James J. Leonard was the founding chair of the Department of Medicine and was instrumental in establishing undergraduate clinical education at USU and graduate medical education programs at affiliated hospitals. Dr. Leonard's approach to medicine and his accessibility endeared him to students and colleagues. The James J. Leonard Award for Excellence in Clinical Research recognizes USU faculty members and AFRRI scientists who, in the estimation of their peers, have made the most significant published scientific contribution to translational/clinical research respectively, during the past three years.
The recipient of the Leonard Award presents an Award Lecture during USU Research Week at the eponymous symposium. This award includes a memento and $2,500 cash prize.
Recipients of the James J Leonard Award
2023
Brittanie Neaves, MD
2022
David Priemer, M.D.
2021
Hai Hu, Ph.D.
2020
Jasmine Han, M.D.
2019
Daniel Perl, M.D.
2018
Cade Nylund, M.D.
2018
Edward Mitre, M.D.
2017
Celia Byrne, Ph.D.
2016
Christopher C. Broder, Ph.D.
2015
Michael W. Ellis, M.D.
2014
Robert J. Ursano, M.D.
2013
Michael Xydakis, M.D.
2012
Diane Seibert, Ph.D, CNRP, FAANP
2012
Ann Scher, Ph.D.
2011
Michael Feuerstein, Ph.D., MPH
2010
Marian Tanofsky-Kraff, Ph.D
2009
Thomas Darling, M.D. Ph.D.
2008
David Tribble, M.D. Dr. P.H.
2007
Shiv Srivastava, Ph.D.
2006
Carol Fullerton, Ph.D.
2005
Mark Haigney, M.D.
2004
George Tsokos, M.D.
2003
Andre DuBois, M.D. Ph.D.
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