THE AMERICAN UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION honored its 2016 award recipients during its 111th Annual Meeting in San Diego.
William Marston Linehan received the Ramon Guiteras Award for his contributions to the art and science of urology, most notably in the identification of genes associated with different types of kidney cancers and developing new strategies for their management.
Margaret Sue Pearle was presented with the Hugh Hampton Young Award for contributions to the science of nephrolithiasis by providing the evidence base that has shaped paradigms for the medical prevention and surgical therapy of stone disease, and for exemplary service in AUA Education and Guidelines.
Benjamin Canales received the Gold Cystoscope Award for his research initiatives in the pathogenesis of nephrolithiasis, which include the development of new animal models and the exploration for novel therapeutic approaches. The Gold Cystoscope Award is presented to a urologist within 10 years of completing residency training.
James Montie received the Lifetime Achievement Award his leadership in the field of urologic oncology and a lifelong commitment in helping advance urological education.
Peter Albertsen received the Eugene Fuller Triennial Prostate Award for his contributions to the understanding of prostate cancer, most notably in epidemiology and statistical analysis. This award is presented once every three years for contribution to the study of the prostate gland and its associated diseases.
W. Hardy Hendren III received the Victor A. Politano Award for his contributions in developing surgical techniques of reconstruction of urogenital anomalies and undiversion in children. This award is for research and work in the field of incontinence and for enhancing the treatment of incontinent patients and improving quality of life.
William Parry was presented with the William P. Didusch Art and History Award for his work in preserving the art and history of urology, naming the William P. Didusch Urology History Museum and creating four award winning urology exhibits. This award recognizes contributions to urological art, including, but not limited to, illustrations, sculpture, still photography, motion pictures and television productions.
Paul Lange received the Gold Cane Award for his career of academic leadership, mentorship and innovative contributions to the fields of urological oncology and endourology.
Medivation Inc. received the Health Science Award for support of physician and patient education in prostate cancer.
The Distinguished Contribution Awards are presented to individuals who have made contributions to the science and practice of urology, including, but not limited to, contributions made in a sub-specialty area, for military career service or for humanitarian efforts. The following individuals were recognized with this award:
- Gopal Badlani, for leadership as secretary of the American Urological Association as well as decades of urological education and humanitarian service.
- Allen Morey, for contributions to the science and education of civilian and military urologists in the performance of urological reconstructive surgery as well as 18 years of philanthropic missions to Honduras.
- Peter Schlegel, for years of research, discovery and treatment of male infertility as well as urological education and dedication to students, residents and fellows.
The Distinguished Service Awards are presented to individuals who have made contributions to the goals of the AUA. The following individuals received this award:
- Martin Dineen, for more than two decades of leadership in health policy as well as humanitarian service in Haiti to eliminate urogenital elephantiasis.
- Roger Dmochowski, for leadership in the specialty of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstruction, and for development of AUA Guidelines.
- Raju Thomas, for leadership as the chair of urology at Tulane University, particularly after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, as well as for humanitarian service in providing minimally invasive surgery to less-privileged areas of the world.
Presidential Citations are presented to individuals deemed to have significantly promoted the cause of urology during a specific period of time. Each recipient is chosen by the AUA president. Presidential Citations were bestowed upon the following individuals:
- Arnold Belker, for years of leadership in andrology and reproductive medicine and for innovation and teaching in microsurgery.
- Peter Bretan, for leadership in disaster relief and humanitarian work both in the U.S. and abroad; and for teaching urological skills in developing nations.
- Anthony Casale, for years of leadership in pediatric urology, for the treatment of complex urogenital anomalies in children and resident teaching.
- Col. Paul Friedrichs, for outstanding leadership in the United States Air Force Medical Corps, for support of combat operations in Iraq, and for leadership in the AMA House of Delegates.
- J. William McRoberts, for many years of leadership as chair of urology at the University of Kentucky and for service as the AUA Southeastern Section secretary and president.
- Drogo Montague, for innovation and teaching in prosthetic surgery and penile reconstruction and for leadership in creating AUA Guidelines.
