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Our Early Stage Investigator Lecture recognizes early career prevention scientists who have not successfully competed for a substantial NIH-supported research project, but who have already made outstanding research contributions to their respective fields and are poised to become future leaders in prevention research.
2027 Call for Nominations
We are pleased to announce the 2027 Call for Nominations for the ODP Early Stage Investigator Lecture. Nominations accepted through Friday, October 30, 2026.
2026 Awardees
Manisha Bahl, M.D., M.P.H., FSBI
Lecture Title: From Screening to Precision Prevention: AI in Breast Cancer Detection and Care
Daniel Corwin, M.D., M.S.C.E.
Lecture Title: Innovating Recovery: Advancing Pediatric Concussion Care with Physiologic Measures & Digital Health
Meichen Wang, Ph.D.
Lecture Title: Edible Clay Sorbents to Reduce Dietary PFAS Exposure and Toxicity
Past Awardees
Type 1 Diabetes Management in the U.S.: Epidemiologic Evidence, Trends, and Emerging Challenges
Unpacking the Influence of E-Cigarette Marketing Features: Insights into Appeal, Engagement, and Behavior
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Asian Americans
Nilay S. Shah, M.D., M.P.H.
June 4, 2025
Early Detection and Prevention of Angle Closure Glaucoma Using OCT and Artificial Intelligence
Misperceived Social Norms as Drivers of HIV Prevention: Exploring Opportunities for Individual and Social Change
Powered by Numbers: Leveraging Epidemiology to Foster Prevention of Traumatic Brain Injury-Related Sequelae
Cardiometabolic Health and Cardiovascular Prevention in Latino Population
Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease: A Focus on Heart Failure
