This annual award stimulates interest and acknowledges cosmetic research contributions from Fellows of ASDS-accredited fellowship training programs that further the dermatologic surgery specialty. The award will be presented to the highest scoring ASDS Annual Meeting abstract of which he/she is the first author.
Drs. Alastair and Jean Carruthers have revolutionized cosmetic dermatology with their pioneering use of injectables and noninvasive techniques to provide safe, effective, affordable results that are compatible with patients’ lives and budgets. In the decades since their discoveries, the Carruthers have cultivated an active curiosity and tireless work ethic that has enabled them to continue to lead research efforts that have expanded our understanding of these and other cosmetic procedures. They have been advocates both for patients and for physicians, and have graciously welcomed both into their work, and shared their understanding widely.
Apart from their gifts to medicine and dermatology, Drs. Jean and Alastair Carruthers have made exceptional, ongoing contributions to the ASDS, ensuring ASDS’ ability to train future leaders and to continue as a vibrant, well-respected professional society. Without their innovative work, advocacy, curiosity and knowledge, cosmetic dermatology would not be where it is today, and ASDS would not be the society that it is. Alastair and Jean are truly role models for current and future dermatologic surgeons, and it is fitting that the research abstract award for fellows completing ASDS cosmetic dermatologic surgery fellowships be named in their honor.
2026 – Lauren Mohan, MD
2025 – Payvand Kamrani, DO
2024 – Kavita Darji, MD
2023 – Taryn Murray, MD
2022 – Sean Wu, MD
2021 – Jordan V. Wang, MD, MBE, MBA
2020 – Farah Moustafa, MD
2019 – Matthew Lin, MD
2018 – Mona Sadeghpour, MD
ASDS member who is a current Fellow enrolled in an ASDS-accredited Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship Program or immediate past Fellow if research project was initiated during their fellowship year. To be eligible:
Research abstract must follow all rules, deadlines and guidelines of ASDS Annual Meeting abstract submission. Only abstracts on completed research will be considered.
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Submit an ASDS Annual Meeting Abstract
Abstract Award applicants will be notified as to whether or not they will receive an award by late August. Individuals who have not received notification by Sept. 1 may contact ASDS for information regarding their award status. Dermatologic Surgery has the right of first refusal for any full manuscript on an abstract accepted for presentation during the ASDS Annual Meeting.