ASRM Distinguished Researcher Award
Congratulations to the 2026 ASRM Distinguished Researcher Award Recipient
Richard Scott, MD
Richard Scott, MD, is a Reproductive Endocrinologist, Embryologist, and Andrologist whose research interests have focused on understanding embryonic reproductive competence. Dr. Scott did his fellowship training at Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School. In conjunction with his fellows, he has led extensive studies regarding ovarian reserve, embryonic aneuploidy, genomic instability leading to chromosomal segmental abnormalities, embryonic endometrial dysnchrony, and the impact of mitophagy on reproductive aging.Dr. Scott has more than 340 publications. He is the former CEO of IVIRMA Global, an Associate Editor of Fertility and Sterility, and is an Adjunct Professor at Yale University, Emory University, and the University of South Carolina at Greenville School of Medicine. He is also the scientific director at the Foundation for Embryonic Competence, a nonprofit dedicated to studying embryonic reproductive potential and enhancing clinical outcomes. Dr. Scott is also an aerobatic and jet pilot and has been an astronaut.
Previous recipients of the ASRM Distinguished Researcher Award:
2026 Richard Scott, MD
2025 Denny Sakkas, PhD
2024 Hugh S. Taylor, MD
2023 Shoukhrat Mitalipov, PhD
2022 Kyle E. Orwig, PhD
2021 James Segars, MD
2020 Nanette Santoro, MD
2019 Lawrence C. Layman, MD
2018 Teresa K. Woodruff, PhD
2017 David K. Gardner, PhD
2016 Carlos Simón Vallés, MD, PhD
2015 Frank Z. Stanczyk, PhD
2014 Gautam Chaudhuri, MD, PhD
2013 Robert J. Norman, MD
2012 Serdar E. Bulun, MD
2011 Joe Leigh Simpson, MD
2010 Richard L. Stouffer, PhD
2009 Bruce R. Carr, MD
2008 Linda C. Giudice, MD, PhD
2007 Robert N. Taylor, MD, PhD
2006 John A. Collins, MD
2005 Dolores J. Lamb, PhD
2025 Denny Sakkas, PhD
2024 Hugh S. Taylor, MD
2023 Shoukhrat Mitalipov, PhD
2022 Kyle E. Orwig, PhD
2021 James Segars, MD
2020 Nanette Santoro, MD
2019 Lawrence C. Layman, MD
2018 Teresa K. Woodruff, PhD
2017 David K. Gardner, PhD
2016 Carlos Simón Vallés, MD, PhD
2015 Frank Z. Stanczyk, PhD
2014 Gautam Chaudhuri, MD, PhD
2013 Robert J. Norman, MD
2012 Serdar E. Bulun, MD
2011 Joe Leigh Simpson, MD
2010 Richard L. Stouffer, PhD
2009 Bruce R. Carr, MD
2008 Linda C. Giudice, MD, PhD
2007 Robert N. Taylor, MD, PhD
2006 John A. Collins, MD
2005 Dolores J. Lamb, PhD
This award recognizes a member of ASRM who has made outstanding contributions to clinical or basic research in reproduction published during the previous 10 years. The recipient will have demonstrated a sustained long-term commitment to advancing the frontiers of research in reproductive sciences and educating future scholars in the field.
Each nomination must include:
The recipient will be selected by the Executive Committee. Previous nominees will be considered.
The recipient will be recognized as the ASRM Distinguished Researcher Awardee by presentation of a plaque at the Scientific Congress & Expo. In addition, the recipient will receive complimentary registration for the ASRM Scientific Congress.
The recipient will be expected to present the ASRM Exchange Lecture at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction.
Each nomination must include:
- A letter of nomination
- The nominee’s curriculum vitae
- Summary of research and educational accomplishments in the field of reproductive medicine and biology
- Letters of support from at least two (2) additional members of the Society
The recipient will be selected by the Executive Committee. Previous nominees will be considered.
The recipient will be recognized as the ASRM Distinguished Researcher Awardee by presentation of a plaque at the Scientific Congress & Expo. In addition, the recipient will receive complimentary registration for the ASRM Scientific Congress.
The recipient will be expected to present the ASRM Exchange Lecture at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction.
Endowed Awards
Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism In Medicine Award For Practicing Physicians
The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award honors an ASRM member who, as a practicing physician, has best demonstrated the ideals of compassionate and respectful care for a patient’s physical and emotional well-being.
ASRM Distinguished Researcher Award
This award honors an ASRM member with major reproductive science research contributions over the past decade and who has had a lasting impact on future scholars.
ASRM Lifetime Achievement Award
This award honors an ASRM member who has made exemplary contributions to the field of reproduction during their career by demonstrating innovation, leadership, and other scholarly accomplishments.
Ira And Ester Rosenwaks New Investigator Award
This award recognizes a member of ASRM who has made outstanding contributions to clinical or basic research in reproductive sciences published within 10 years after receiving the doctoral degree or completing residency training.
Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award
The Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award honors an ASRM member who is recognized as an outstanding educator in undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, professional, or patient education in basic and/or clinical reproductive biology and medicine.
Suheil J. Muasher, MD, Distinguished Service Award
This award honors individuals or organizations for exceptional service, leadership, and contributions advancing reproductive medicine and patient care.
Congress Awards
Congress Awards
ASRM Scientific Congress Endowed Awards
The ASRM Scientific Congress Endowed Awards are specially funded and awardees are chosen via an organization-wide nomination process and awarded at the ASRM Scientific Congress.
Congress Awards
ASRM Scientific Congress Abstract Awards
Abstract Awards are granted in recognition of outstanding research and are chosen by ASRM Affiliated Societies, Professional Groups, Special Interest Groups and ASRM.
Congress Awards
ASRM Scientific Congress Member Recognition
The ASRM Service Milestone Award and Star Awards recognize milestones for service and presenting at the ASRM Scientific Congress respectively.
ASRM Congress
Featured Event
ASRM 2026 Scientific Congress and Expo
Discovery, innovation, and Advancement
October 24-28, 2026
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
October 24-28, 2026
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
