The International Society of Hypertension (ISH) promotes and encourages the advancement of scientific research and knowledge and of its application in all aspects of hypertension and associated cardiovascular diseases. The Society offers a number of awards and lectureships at each Biennial Meeting.
A number of these awards are made possible by the specific and general support of our industry supporters, emphasizing their shared vision for the advancement of knowledge and recognition of achievement. The Society is most grateful for this generous support.
2021 Awards
- ISH Franz Volhard Award
- ISH Robert Tigerstedt Award
- ISH Paul Korner Award
- ISH Developing World Award
- ISH Honorary Fellow Award
- ISH Distinguished Fellow Award
- ISH Award of Excellence for Research in Cardiovascular Health and Disease in Women
- ISH Honour for Senior Women Researchers
- ISH Mid-Career Award for Women Researchers
- ISH Distinguished Mentor Award
- ISH Mentorship Scholar Award
- ISH Austin Doyle Award
- ISH New Investigator Oral and Poster Presentation Awards
Previous Awards
- About
- International Forum Poster Prizes 2014
- International Forum Poster Prizes 2012
- International Forum Poster Prizes 2010
International Forum Poster Prizes, supported by Daiichi-Sankyo and ISH

ISH International Forum Poster Prizes will be awarded at the ISH Biennial Scientific Meetings of the Society in:
- Basic Science
- Clinical Science
- Population science
Prizes in all three categories will be awarded to each of the Regions that comprise the ISH International Forum. These regions are:
- Africa
- Asia & Australasia
- Eastern Europe & Middle East
- Central and South America
- Western Europe & North America
These prestigious awards will be selected by an independent judging panel. The quality of the submitted abstract and especially the quality of the poster presentation will be the basis for the awards.
These prizes represent a strong and ongoing commitment by the ISH through the International Forum to recognise and reward the best research from all across the globe.
(Prizes discontinued after the ISH 2014 Biennial Meeting)
International Forum Poster Prizes 2014

Prizes were supported by Daiichi-Sankyo in 2014. Winners for 2014 are as follows…
Africa
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Basic Science Ruan Kruger
South Africa
Abstract Presented: Angiotensin–(1-7) And Its Relationship With Metabolic And Lifestyle Risk Factors.
Asia & Australasia
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Basic Science Jagrita Bhatia
India
Abstract Presented: Sesamol Alleviates Dyslipidemia And Hypertension In A Rat Model Of Metabolic Syndrome By Repressing Oxidative Stress, Tnf-alpha And Normalizing No Production
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Clinical Science Jin-Ok Jeong
South Korea
Abstract Presented: The Association Of Systolic And Diastolic Bp Response To Exercise And Major Adverse Cardiac Events
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Population science Hiroyuki Takase
Japan
Abstract Presented: Six Years Survey Of 24-hour Salt Intake Estimated By Spot Urine In The Japanese General Population
Central & South America
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Basic Science Carolina Caniffi*
Argentina
* Dr. Costa, first author, sadly passed away before the ISH could award her this prize. We would like to send our sincere condolences to her family and friends.
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Clinical Science Brunella Mendonça Chinem and colleagues: Ana Luiza Lima Sousa, P.B. Jardim, A. Arantes, R.R. Bernades, A. Souza, M. A. Barbosa, L.F. Portilho. T. S. Jardim, G.C. Guimarães- Filho
Brazil
Abstract Presented: The Nursing Intervention And Its Reflexes On The Perception Of The Illness And The Adherence To The Treatment By Hypertensive Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial
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Population Science José Boggia
Uruguay
Abstract Presented: 24-hr Ambulatory Central Blood Pressure Circadian Patterns On A Population Cohort
Eastern Europe & Middle East Region
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Basic Science Andrii Sydorchuk
Ukraine
Abstract Presented: Endothelial Dysfunction And System Inflammatory Response Markers In Hypertensive Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction Depending On Polymorphism Of Ace (i/d) And Enos (894g>t)
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Clinical Science Elena Ardeleanu
Romania
Abstract Presented: Emanagement Of Resistant Hypertension In Primary Care
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Population Science Valéria Regecová
Slovakia
Abstract Presented: Cardio-metabolic Risk Factors In Children Related To Body Mass Index
Western Europe & North America
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Basic Science Mohammad Newaz
USA
Abstract Presented: Clofibrate-mediated Increase In Nitric Oxide (no) Involves Ppar Alpha--dependent And -independent Signaling Process
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Clinical Science C. Chatzikyrkou
Germany
Abstract Presented: Alterations In A Panel Of Serum Biomarkers Precede The Development Of Microalbuminuria (ma) In Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Type II
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Population Science Stamatis Efstathiou and colleagues: Irini Skeva, E. Zorbala, E. Georgiou, T. Mountokalakis I. Skeva
Greece
Abstract Presented: Prediction Of Developing Hypertension In Young Age: The Young Adults’ Hypertension (Youth) Study
International Forum Poster Prizes 2012

Prizes were supported by Daiichi-Sankyo and Clinical Science in 2012. Winners for 2012 are as follows…
Africa
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Basic Science L Olatunji
Nigeria
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Clinical Science R Kruger
Zambia
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Population Science A Akintunde
Nigeria
Asia & Australasia
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Basic Science M Pinkham
New Zealand
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Clinical Science M Liu
China
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Population Science C Grimes
Australia
Eastern Europe & Middle East
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Clinical Science U Czubek
Poland
Central & South America
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Basic Science T Fernandes
Brazil
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Clinical Science C.A Romero
Argentina
Western Europe & North America
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Basic Science S Muehlstedt
Germany
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Clinical Science M Tomaszewski
U.K.
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Population Science Y Chen
Sweden
International Forum Poster Prizes 2010

Clinical Science Prizes were supported by Daiichi-Sankyo for 2010. Winners for 2010 are as follows…
Africa
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Basic Science M J Nel
South Africa
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Clinical Science A Akintunde
Nigeria
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Population Science J-R Buyamba-Kabangu
D.R Congo
Asia & Australasia
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Basic Science S Khong
Australia
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Clinical Science Q Ruan
China
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Population Science H Onishi
Japan
Eastern Europe & Middle East
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Basic Science M Pintérová
Czech Republic
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Clinical Science R Dechend
Germany
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Population Science I Tzoulaki
U.K.
Central & South America
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Basic Science L Ferder
Puerto Rico
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Clinical Science D Arita
Brazil
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Population Science E Silva
Venezuela
Western Europe & North America
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Basic Science D Burger
Canada
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Clinical Science R Yuen
Canada
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Population Science C Robitaille
Canada