2025 · Excellence in Genomic Nursing Education
Deborah Himes, PhD, APRN-BC
Brigham Young University
Dedicated to fostering the scientific and professional growth of nurses in genomics and precision health worldwide. |
AwardsISONG members are eligible for a range of awards and grants that recognize excellence in genomic nursing education, practice, and research. The 2025 recipients are listed below. |
ISONG Founders’ AwardEstablished in 1996, the ISONG Founders’ Award honors individual ISONG members who have demonstrated excellence in genomic nursing education, practice, or research. ISONG members have the opportunity each year to nominate another ISONG member for the award. Up to three awards may be presented each year, one each in education, practice, and research. The three fields reflect the vision of ISONG to advance genomic nursing education, practice, and research worldwide. 2025 · Excellence in Genomic Nursing Practice Margaret Hornung, DNP, NP Rush Medical Group 2025 · Excellence in Genomic Nursing Research Marilyn Hammer, PhD, DC, RN, FAAN Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Harvard President’s Award2025 recipient Sarah Dewell, PhD, MSc, RN Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Thompson Rivers University; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary Research Project GrantEligibility, deadlines and submission steps are on the 2026 Grant Program page. Earlier awards are listed on the Research Project Grant page. 2025 recipient Myeong-ga Cho, MSN, RN University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing KLOTHO Gene Regulation and Cognitive Function with Role of Aerobic Exercise in Women with Breast Cancer Education Project GrantEligibility, deadlines and submission steps are on the 2026 Grant Program page. Earlier awards are listed on the Education Project Grant page. 2025 recipient Fadhah Alshammari, PhD (c), RN, MSN, PMHNP-BC School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Integrating Genetics and Genomics into Nursing Curricula: Faculty Perspectives from Saudi Arabia – A Qualitative Study Student Scholarship Awards2025 recipient Ariel Kamen, BSN, RN University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing 2025 recipient Amelia Potter-Dickey, RN, BN University of Calgary |
Award Eligibility
ISONG members are eligible for all of the awards and grants listed above. Please contact the chair of the Awards Committee for more information.