In an ongoing effort to recognize the outstanding work of future leaders in the field, the International Society for Bipolar Disorders is proud to offer the Samuel Gershon Awards for up to four young investigators for their original research publication submissions.
The Awards are named in honor of Dr. Samuel Gershon, an early pioneer of lithium research who introduced lithium to the US from Australia. He was a founding member of the ISBD and its first elected president, and is an Editor-in-Chief of Bipolar Disorders, the official Society journal. Since its inception he has maintained an active role in the awards process and currently serves on the ISBD Awards Committee.