APSR Medal

The Medal is awarded by the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR) in appreciation for the awardee's commitment to the advancement of respirology in the Asia-Pacific region, including major achievements in advocacy, teaching, clinical practice and leadership, enshrining excellence in respiratory research and research translation, and for the exceptional contribution made to the growth of the APSR.

Only one Medal is bestowed annually.

Nominations should be sent to the APSR Secretariat (education@theapsr.org) before 30 April 2021 and should include an introduction (curriculum vitae) together with reasons for the recommendation. Self-nominations can be submitted.

The Award:
  • Travel grant
  • Three nights' accommodation at a Congress-designated hotel
  • Complimentary Congress registration
  • Invitation to the Gala Dinner (or similar social event) at the Congress
  • Commemorative plaque which will be presented during the Opening Ceremony at the Congress.
  • The awardee may also be introduced on the APSR website, Bulletin and social media.
The Awardee:
  • Must be an APSR member
Previous Medalists at the annual APSR Congress:
2008Dr Philip Thompson
Australia
2009Dr Yoshinosuke Fukuchi
Japan
2010Dr Nan-Shan Zhong
China
2011Dr Norbert Berend
Australia
2012Dr Teresita de Guia
Philippines
2013Dr Mary Sau-Man Ip
Hong Kong
2014Dr Christine Jenkins
Australia
2015Dr Takashi Horie
Japan
2016Dr Chunxue Bai
China
2017Dr Michiaki Mishima
Japan
2018Dr Wah-Kit Lam
Hong Kong
2019Dr Charles Richard Beasley
New Zealand