The Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group (DSMIG) are delighted to announce that the Jennifer Dennis Research Award for research in healthcare to children with Down Syndrome will be awarded later this year (2025).
Applications from all healthcare professionals are welcome. Applicants should submit an abstract, using the form at the bottom of this page, (up to 500 words) detailing their research, and how this will have an impact on improving the lives of individuals with Down syndrome.
Submissions should be made by 1st September 2025.
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.
The Award includes a monetary prize of £350, free DSMIG membership for one year and free attendance at the DSMIG winter scientific symposium. Shortlisted finalists will be asked to present at the Winter DSMIG Symposium.
Applications are welcomed from all healthcare professionals. Please use the form below.
Jennifer Dennis Award – abstract Submission Form