The DSMIG Jennifer Dennis Research Award

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 (2024). 

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 £250, 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. Applicants should submit an abstract (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 2024.

Please use the form at the bottom of the page for submitting your application.

Members of the DSMIG executive committee will review submissions and the authors of the best abstract(s) will be invited to give a 10 minute presentation at the next Winter DSMIG Symposium in November 2024. The winner will then be announced at the end of the meeting.

UPDATE JUNE 2024

Any queries about the award please contact: info@dsmig.org.uk

Jennifer Dennis Award – abstract Submission Form