QUICK LINKS: Practice Support Tools | Patients | Find a Neuro-Ophthalmologist | NOVEL | YONO Portal | Our Journal | Fellowships
NANOS recognizes the need to stimulate investigator-initiated research programs in Neuro-Ophthalmology. The NANOS Pilot Research Grant Program provides a one-year, non-renewable source of funding to help principal investigators generate preliminary data that will lead to additional funding from other national agencies or foundations. Priority is given towards research that will provide preliminary data for future substantial grant applications. In this spirit, new or innovative projects will be supported but should have a sound medical/scientific justification. A scientific panel will review the applications, and the final award will be subject to approval by the NANOS Board.
AWARD
2025 Recipients
Yin Allison Liu, MD, PhD - Ocular Biomarkers for Tau Pathology in a Nonhuman Primate Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
Click here to view past Pilot Research Grant Recipients
NANOS recognizes the need to stimulate leadership development in diverse members of its community. The Dr. Ivy Dreizin Leadership Development Grant provides a one-time, non-renewable source of funding to support leadership development for a NANOS member. Candidates at all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply. We particularly welcome applications from those in their mid-careers, to accelerate career advancement. Priority will be given to those who have been actively involved in the Women in Neuro-Ophthalmology Committee and NANOS. Nominees and alternates will be proposed by the Women in Neuro-Ophthalmology Steering Committee, subject to approval by the NANOS Board of Directors. Click here for specific award details.
AWARD
2025 Recipient
Tatiana Bakaeva, MD
Click here to view past Dr. Ivy Dreizin Leadership Development Grant Recipients
This award was established to encourage and recognize basic or clinical research in neuro-ophthalmology by a NANOS candidate or active member. The originality, scientific merit and neuro-ophthalmic interest of a developing investigator’s total body of work combined with a representative new research manuscript will be considered as criteria to determine the award recipient. The award is selected by the Research Committee during the Annual Meeting and need not be given annually. It is not open to NANOS Fellows.
AWARD
2025 Recipient
Michael James Gilhooley, MB, PhD, FRCOphth - "Features & surgical management of acquired esotropia associated with high myopia”
Click here to view past The Thomas and Susan Carlow Young Investigator Award Recipients
Applications will open in the fall after the NANOS annual meeting abstract portal is launched.
This award recognizes the best poster or platform presentation by a fellow. The awardee receives a certificate and a stipend. In 2004 this program was expanded to recognize medical students, residents and fellows with separate awards.
AWARD
2025 Recipient
Leigh Rettenmaier, MD - Prevalence and Clinical Features of Spinocerebellar Ataxia 27B in Patients with Idiopathic Downbeat Nystagmus at a Tertiary Care Center
Click here to view past Best Abstract Award Recipients
N/A
This award recognizes the best poster or platform presentation by a resident. The awardee receives a certificate and a stipend.
AWARD
2025 Recipient
Alexander Kwok, MD for the presentation: "Prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Associated Disease in Patients with Optic Neuritis: A United States Large Database Study
Click here to view past Best Abstract Award Recipients
All residents who have submitted an abstract for the NANOS Annual Meeting
N/A
This award recognizes the best poster or platform presentation by a resident. The awardee receives a certificate and a stipend.
AWARD
2025 Recipient
David Szanto for the presentation: "Artificial Intelligence Can Differentiate Causes of Optic Disc Edema Using Unsegmented OCTs"
Jessica McHenry for the presentation: "Non-Mydriatic Ocular Fundus Imaging on Consecutive Patients Presenting to a General Emergency Department (ED) with Vision Complaints"
Click here to view past Best Abstract Award Recipients
All medical students who have submitted an abstract for the NANOS Annual Meeting
N/A
This award recognizes the best Walsh Session Paper Presentation by a fellow.
AWARD
2025 Recipient
Michael Trainer, MD - It's as Easy as ABCDCMV
Click here to view past Best Frank B. Walsh Session Paper Presentation by a Fellow Recipients
N/A
This award is named in honor of Dr. Smith’s unique and seminal contributions as a clinical neuro-ophthalmologist and as the founding editor of the journal. All original contributions published in the JNO from the calendar year preceding the NANOS Annual Meeting are automatically considered.
AWARD
2025 Recipient
Sui Hsien Wong, MD, FRCP for the presentation: “Visual Snow Syndrome Improves With Modulation of Resting-State Functional MRI Connectivity After Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: An Open-Label Feasibility Study.”
Click here to view past J. Lawton Smith Award Recipients
All publications from the calendar year preceding the NANOS Annual Meeting will automatically be considered.
This award is NANOS's highest honor. The award is given at the discretion of the Executive Board to those who have provided a sustained and substantial service to the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society. It is named after, and honors, the NANOS Founder, Thomas Carlow, who contributed an immeasurable amount of his time and energy founding and then nurturing NANOS.
2025 Recipient
Valerie Biousse, MD
Click here to view past Thomas Carlow Distinguished Service Award Recipients
NANOS Members and NANOS Volunteers with a track record of sustained exemplary service to NANOS
N/A
The NANOS Merit Award recognizes NANOS members who have made extraordinary contributions of time, energy, and resources to NANOS for the betterment of the organization.
2025 Recipients
Laura J. Balcer, MD, MSCE
Collin McClelland, MD
2024 Recipients
Steven R. Hamilton, M.D.
Devin D. Mackay, M.D.
Clare L. Fraser, M.D.
Courtney E. Francis, M.D.
Click here to view past NANOS Merit Award Recipients
2024 Merit Award nominations will be available soon.
The Jacobson Lecture honors the memory and legacy of our colleague Daniel M. Jacobson, MD (1956-2003). Dan was an outstanding teacher and brilliant clinician with an inquiring mind.
2025 Recipient
Alfredo A. Sadun, MD, PhD - From Castro to Quantum Mechanics: A Tunnel of Love
Click here to view past Daniel M. Jacobson Memorial Lecture Award Recipients
The Jacobson Lecture Selection subcommittee makes a recommendation to the NANOS Executive Board for approval by January of calendar year preceding the lecture.
Launched in 2001, the William F. Hoyt Lecture, the only named lecture in neuro-ophthalmology at the AAO Annual Meeting, takes place during the symposia co-sponsored by the North American Neuro-Ophthalmological Society (NANOS) at the Academy's Annual Meeting (AAO).
2024 Recipient
Randy H. Kardon, MD, PHD - Ophthalmology in the Blink of an Eye
2023 Recipient
Steven Galetta, MD - Optic Neuritis and MS: Friend or Foe?
Click here to view past William F. Hoyt Lecture at the AAO Annual Meeting Recipients
A Fellow or International Fellow of NANOS in good standing
The Hoyt Lecture Selection subcommittee makes a recommendation to the NANOS Executive Board for approval by January of calendar year preceding the lecture.
The Neuro-Ophthalmology Champion Award recognizes non-Neuro-Ophthalmologists who have contributed to the mission of NANOS and go above and beyond to advance the field of Neuro-Ophthalmology via research, clinical, patient advocacy or other work that have benefited NANOS and its members.
2022 Recipient
Lissa Poincenot, MBA
Click here to view all Neuro-Ophthalmology Champion Award recipients.
Non-Neuro-Ophthalmologists who have contributed to the mission of NANOS.
N/A
| 1935 County Road B2 W Ste 165 | Roseville, MN 55113 | |||
 |
952.646.2037 |  |
info@nanosweb.org meetings@nanosweb.org |
|
|
_200x72.png)
_250x188.jpg)