The ESMI Award is given yearly to an excellent scientist for her/his outstanding contribution to the interdisciplinary research field of Imaging Science.
The ESMI Award Committee announced the winner 2021: the society's award 2021 is presented to SILVIO AIME, Torino for his outstanding contribution to the development of new categories of contrast agents for molecular imaging applications.
The ESMI Award 2020 was presented to SANJIV SAM GAMBHIR.
The Committee recognised Sam as one of the founding fathers of the field in which we all have the privilege to work in. He has been a pioneer and visionary, a mentor and inspiration for so many of us – thanks so much, Sam!
18 July 2020: with great sadness, we learned of the passing of Sanjiv Sam Gambhir.
The ESMI Award shall be given to an excellent scientist for her/his outstanding contribution to the interdisciplinary research in Imaging Science. The nominee must have contributed significantly to the knowledge in this field.
Markus Rudin - the ESMI Award winner 2019 gave an outstanding Plenary Lecture in the scope of the annual meeting EMIM 2019 in Glasgow. Recordings of Plenary Lectures are available via the members' portal.
The Award Selection Committee consists of the recent five ESMI Past Presidents.
In 2021:
Giannis Zacharakis, Heraklion
Kevin Brindle, Cambridge
Tony Lahoutte, Brussels
Mathias Hoehn, Cologne
Chrit Moonen, Utrecht
CONGRATULATIONS to Markus Rudin from Zurich. THANKS a lot for your continuous, inspiring dedication for Imaging Scinece! The ESMI Award 2019 was presented within the scope of the EMIM 2019 in Glasgow. Markus presented an outstanding lecture on "Imaging – Structure, Function, Molecular Interactions".
CONGRATULATIONS to Mickael Tanter from Paris. You have been an inspiration for juniors and seniors - THANKS a lot. The ESMI Award 2018 was presented in the scope of the EMIM 2018 in San Sebastián. Mickael gave an excellent lecture on "Changes of Paradigm in Biomedical Ultrasound" which is available via the members portal.
CONGRATULATIONS to Markus Schwaiger from Munich and THANKS, for your continious commitment and inspiring dedication for the interdisciplinary field of Imaging Science! The ESMI Award 2017 was presented in the scope of the EMIM 2017 in Cologne.
The ESMI Award 2016 was presented in the scope of the EMIM 2016 in Utrecht. CONGRATULATIONS to Peter Friedl for sharing your excellent science with us and all the open-minded and inspiring discussions!
The ESMI Award 2015 was presented in the scope of the EMIM 2015 in Tubingen. The winner 2015 is Adriaan Lammertsma - congratulations and thanks for your continous participation and dedication for Imaging Science, Adriaan!
The ESMI Award 2014 was presented to Helmut Maecke from Freiburg in the scope of the European Molecular Imaging Meeting 2014 in Antwerp - congratulations!
The ESMI Award 2013 was presented to Kevin Brindle from Cambridge. Thanks for sharing your excellent science, for your commitment, and your passion for the interdisciplinary field of Imaging Science.