DSMIG are delighted to announce that the winner of the 2024 Jennifer Dennis Research award is Ms Julia Shumway, who presented their research “Primary school children with Down Syndrome in England: What factors contribute to mainstream primary school enrolment?”
Ms Shumway receives the £250 first prize, and free membership to DSMIG for one year.
The runner-up was Dr Merve Kula, who presented their research “Investigation of Breastfeeding and Related Factors in Children with Down Syndrome”.
Dr Kula receives free membership to DSMIG for one year.
Congratulations to Ms Shumway and Dr Kula, and thank you to all entries.
About the DSMIG Jennifer Dennis Research Award – UPDATE!
The DSMIG steering group are delighted to announce that the Jennifer Dennis Research Award for research in healthcare to children with Down Syndrome will now be awarded annually.
Jennifer was a principal founding member of Down Syndrome Special Interest Group and remained central to its activities for two decades, eventually standing down from active involvement in 2015. She sadly passed away in 2023.
This Award encourages research that advances specialist medical management or health outcomes of children with Down Syndrome.
For 2025, the Award includes a monetary prize of £300 and free DSMIG membership for one year. Shortlisted finalists will be asked to present at the Winter DSMIG Symposium, to which they will receive free attendance. The runner-up will receive free DSMIG membership for one year.
Applications are welcomed from all healthcare professionals. Details of how to submit an application will be added to this page during summer 2025.
Jennifer Dennis Award – abstract Submission Form