November 07, 2024
Virginia J. Howard, Ph.D., FAHA, distinguished professor at the UAB School of Public Health will receive this year’s Population Research Prize at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2024. The meeting, November 16-18, 2024 in Chicago, is a premier global exchange of the latest scientific advancements, research and evidence-based clinical practice updates in cardiovascular science. Howard will be presented with the award during the Presidential Session on Sunday, November 17.
“I am honored to be recognized for my part in research exploring health risks of different population,” said Howard. “In my career, I have been fortunate to be a part of committed, multidisciplinary highly collaborative teams. My career has been enriched through close collaboration with national leaders in stroke, biostatistics, epidemiology, and cognitive health including current UAB faculty Drs. Suzanne Judd, George Howard, and Ron Lazar, and retired professor Virginia Wadley. I especially would like to thank and acknowledge the contributions of so many individuals within the UAB School of Public Health who have contributed their diverse and significant skills and knowledge to the research teams I have been a part of – throughout the Departments of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and the Survey Research Unit.”
Throughout her research career, Howard has collaborated with multidisciplinary scientists including undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, early career and senior investigators, including clinical and basic scientists, and individuals from underrepresented groups, and she is one of the leaders in building networks of scientific collaboration, including developing and leading workshops.
She has also served as a mentor for the next generation of scientists, through leadership and participation in dissertation and thesis committees, and mentoring teams for K-awardees and T32 awardees. In 2017, she received the UAB Graduate School Dean’s Award for Excellence in Mentorship. She has been a long-time co-director of the Analysis Core and mentor on UAB’s Deep South RCMAR (Resource Center for Minority Aging Research) funded by NIA.
Read the full announcement from the American Heart Association.