The AstraZeneca Award

The AstraZeneca Award recognises outstanding work which, through biomedical advances, leads to the development of a new reagent or method.

Generously supported by AstraZeneca, this award is made every 3 years in recognition of outstanding work which, through biomedical advances, leads to the development of a new reagent or method. The research should have been carried out in a UK or Republic of Ireland laboratory.

The recipient is given:

£2,000 prize money
The opportunity to present a lecture at a Society event or webinar
An invitation to submit an article to one of our journals, with any fees waived

Eligibility criteria:

Awarded triennially
Nominees work has led to a development of a new reagent or method
Nominees are typically mid to senior career
The research should have been carried out in a UK or Republic of Ireland laboratory
Nominees can be either international or UK based
This award is only open to individuals

The Awards Committee will consider the following aspects of all nominations for The AstraZeneca Award as appropriate:

Originality of research
Impact and scope of research
Quality of outputs – publications and/or patents and/or software
Commitment to build, support, and nurture future talent e.g., mentorship
Other indicators of esteem demonstrated by the nominator

Contact us

For further information please get in touch with the Awards department.

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The Keilin Memorial Lecture

The Keilin Memorial Lecture was first awarded in 1964 to commemorate the late David Keilin. The lecturer and subject of the lecture are selected, by the Awards Committee, from a field related to the interests of Keilin in bioenergetics, electron transfer, and mitochondrial biology.

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The Sir Philip Randle Lecture

The Sir Philip Randle lectureship is awarded biennially to a scientist from any part of the world. The awardee is selected on the basis of their contribution to the understanding of mammalian metabolism.

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Biochemical Society Awards

Biochemical Society Awards are presented annually to individuals, teams, and organisations in two categories: ‘Significant Breakthrough or Achievement’ and ‘Sustained Excellence’.

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Heatley Medal and Prize

The Heatley Medal and Prize is no longer open for nominations. Until 2023, this medal was awarded for exceptional work in applying advances in biochemistry, and especially for developing practical uses that have created widespread benefits and value for society, and so have enhanced the reputation of biochemical research as a source of wellbeing and prosperity.

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The Thudichum Medal

The Thudichum Medal is no longer open for nominations. Until 2023, this medal honoured eminent scientists who made outstanding contributions to neurochemistry and related subjects.