Rosalyn Sussman Yalow (July 19, 1921 – May 30, 2011) was an American medical physicist and a co-recipient of the 1977 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her pioneering work in the development of the radioimmunoassay (RIA) technique. She was the second woman and the first American-born woman to receive this honor in physiology or medicine.
Dr. Yalow’s journey broke numerous barriers in science. At the time of her admission to graduate school in 1941, she was the only woman among 400 faculty members. Her early exposure to gifted scientists during WWII, and her collaboration with Solomon Berson at the Bronx VA Hospital, led to groundbreaking innovations in endocrinology.
Her invention of the radioimmunoassay transformed endocrinological diagnostics, allowing for precise measurement of hormones, insulin, and biological markers in blood—ushering in a new era in diabetes care and hormone disorder diagnosis.
To honor her legacy, the 2nd World Congress on Diabetes and Endocrinology – 2026 is proud to dedicate the Rosalyn Sussman Yalow Memorial Award to recognize promising young researchers making significant contributions to the field.
The top 2 abstracts will be shortlisted before the event. One winner will be selected and honored during the 2nd World Congress on Diabetes and Endocrinology – 2026 in Dubai, UAE.
To apply, please send the following documents to [email protected]<:
We encourage all eligible young investigators to take part in this prestigious opportunity to honor the contributions of Dr. Yalow and inspire future innovation in endocrinology and diabetes care.
