Dr. Francis X. Witkowski Publication Award Competition

The Dr. Francis X. Witkowski Publication Award was established to honor and commemorate the late Dr. Witkowski, a much-missed cardiologist and a great scientist, and valued friend.  The award will be given to a trainee and favor innovative translational science in a cardiovascular-related field. The paper should be published or in press in a peer-reviewed journal within the current academic year (June 2025 - June 2026).

All trainees with relevant publications are encouraged to apply. Application deadline: April 20, 2026

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The award will be presented at CVRI Research Day 2026 on May 22, 2026.