IDEG Award Recipients

PETER BENNETT AWARD​

This award honors Dr. Peter Bennett’s many contributions to the epidemiology of type 2 diabetes mellitus and its complications arising from his greater than 50-year experience working among the Pima Indians of Southern Arizona. It is given in recognition of a major and longstanding contribution to the field of diabetes epidemiology.

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HARRY KEEN MEMORIAL AWARD​

This award recognizes Professor Harry Keen’s many contributions to both diabetes clinical and epidemiologic research. His long career at Guy’s Hospital in London is marked by the Bedford Survey and the first international study on macrovascular disease in diabetes. Other of his significant accomplishments includes origination of the concepts of microalbuminuria and IGT, and development of the first pump for continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion. This award honors younger leaders in the field of diabetes epidemiology. 

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NOMINATIONS

Nominations for these awards in 2025 have been assessed, and we are elated to announce the following winners:

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Peter Bennett - Dr. David Simmons

Harry Keen - Dr. Calvin Ke

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The respective awards will be presented at the 18th IDEG symposium in Bangkok, Thailand from April 3 to 6, 2025.