Alumni Association

Golden Anniversary Clinical Investigation Prize

The Golden Anniversary Prize for Distinguished Clinical Investigation was established in 1995 by the medical class of 1945 on their 50th anniversary of graduation from the University of Utah School of Medicine. The prize recognizes young physicians for meritorious clinical investigation, while also continuing their responsibility for patient care and teaching.

Golden Anniversary Clinical Investigation Prize Recipients

Year Award Recipient            Investigation
2009 Kathryn J. Swoboda, M.D. "Clinical and Genetic Studies in Spinal Muscular Atrophy"
2006 Dr. Kevin M. Flanigan, M.D. "Molecular and Clinical Characterization of Inherited Neuromuscular Diseases"
2004 Carrie L. Byington, M.D. "Characteristics of Viral and Bacterial Infections in Various Pediatric Populations"
2001 Saundra S. Buys, M.D. "Breast Cancer"
1997 Robert E. Shaddy, M.D. "Immunology, Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Outcome of Heart Surgery in Children"
1996 Louis J. Ptacek, M.D. "Genetics and Physiology of Paroxysmal Disorders"
1995 Kenneth Ward, M.D. "Genetic Preeclampsia and Hypertension"