The 2008 Richard E. Weitzman Memorial Award is presented to Tannishtha Reya.

This award is given to an exceptionally promising young clinical or basic investigator who has not reached the age of 40 by July 1 of the year in which the award is presented. The award is based on the contributions and achievements of the nominee's own independent scholarship performed after completion of formal training and shall be based on the entire body of these contributions, rather than a single work. The award includes an honorarium of $1,000. Supported by the Richard E. Weitzman Memorial Fund.

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