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Melanie C. Grossman, MD Award for Leadership, Mentorship, and Advocacy for Women in Medical Science

American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc.

The ASLMS Leadership, Mentorship & Advocacy for Women in Medical Science Award was established in 2015 by the ASLMS Women in Energy-Based Devices Committee with the purpose of honoring an individual, either male or female, who has significantly promoted the professional development of women in specialties using lasers and/or energy-based devices, through teaching, mentoring, organizational leadership, or public advocacy.

In 2021, the award was renamed to honor Melanie C. Grossman, MD, a long-standing ASLMS member who passed away early in the year. Dr. Grossman's contributions to lasers and energy-based devices were significant, and she was a good friend to many of our members. Her contributions to our Society and her brilliance in her field will continue to be remembered through this annual award.

This award may be given to either ASLMS members or non-members. It will be presented at the Celebration of ASLMS Women in Energy-Based Devices event at the Annual Conference. The award recipient will receive a plaque and $1,000 and will be required to present a brief talk at the event.

AWARD SPONSORSHIP, CANDIDATE SELECTION, AND RECUSAL

To avoid bias, those individuals associated with the noted sponsor must recuse themselves from both submitting nominations and from participating in award selection.
The Women in Energy-Based Devices Committee members will review nominees and determine the award recipient. To avoid bias, those individuals associated with the noted sponsor must recuse from both submitting nominations and from participating in award selection.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Direct relevance to laser, light-based, or energy-based medicine (highest predictor)

This is the most important predictor.

Competitive proposals should focus on technologies such as:

Medical lasers
Photobiomodulation
Photodynamic therapy
Intense pulsed light (IPL)
Radiofrequency
High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)
Microwave or plasma technologies
Optical imaging
Energy-based surgical devices

Projects without a clear connection to laser or energy-based medicine are generally outside the scope of ASLMS funding.

2. Innovation and technological advancement (very high predictor)

Innovation is a defining feature of ASLMS funding.

Competitive projects often involve:

Novel laser applications
New energy-based devices
Improved treatment techniques
Advanced imaging technologies
AI-assisted laser applications
Device optimization
Emerging photonic technologies

The Innovations Grant specifically supports high-risk, high-impact ideas with the potential to transform clinical practice.

3. Strong clinical and translational relevance (very high predictor)

The Society emphasizes research that can improve patient care.

Competitive proposals should demonstrate potential to:

Improve treatment efficacy
Enhance procedural safety
Reduce complications
Accelerate healing
Improve cosmetic or functional outcomes
Enable new clinical applications

Projects should clearly explain how laboratory or engineering discoveries could be translated into clinical practice.

4. Scientific excellence and rigorous methodology (very high predictor)

Successful proposals generally include:

Clearly defined hypotheses
Strong scientific rationale
Appropriate experimental design
Robust statistical analysis
Clearly defined outcome measures
Realistic milestones

Methodological quality is essential regardless of whether the project is basic science, translational, or clinical research.

5. Feasibility within the grant period and budget (very high predictor)

ASLMS research grants are relatively modest in size, so reviewers favor projects that are:

Well focused
Technically feasible
Supported by available resources
Achievable within the proposed timeline

A realistic scope is often more competitive than an overly ambitious project.

6. Strong investigator qualifications and mentorship (high predictor)

Competitive applicants demonstrate:

Relevant expertise in laser medicine or biomedical engineering
Prior research experience
Appropriate publications
Access to specialized facilities

For Student Research Grants, experienced mentorship is a particularly important evaluation factor.

7. Potential to generate preliminary data for larger funding (high predictor)

ASLMS grants are designed to support pilot research.

Competitive proposals clearly explain how the project will:

Generate proof-of-concept data
Lead to NIH or other external grants
Support larger multicenter studies
Advance commercialization or device development

Seed funding that enables future research is highly valued.

8. Interdisciplinary collaboration (high predictor)

Strong projects often involve collaboration among:

Clinicians
Biomedical engineers
Physicists
Biologists
Surgeons
Dermatologists
Oncologists
Medical device specialists

Interdisciplinary expertise strengthens both innovation and feasibility.

9. Potential to improve standards of care (high predictor)

Competitive proposals should demonstrate potential to:

Influence clinical guidelines
Improve procedural protocols
Enhance patient safety
Expand therapeutic indications
Improve cost-effectiveness

Projects with the potential to change clinical practice align strongly with ASLMS's mission.

10. Dissemination and contribution to the laser medicine community (high predictor)

Strong applications include plans to:

Publish results in peer-reviewed journals
Present findings at ASLMS Annual Meetings
Share new techniques
Advance education within the laser medicine community

Broad dissemination increases the overall impact of the research.

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Eligibility Requirements

Embody the spirit and intent of the award through his or her excellence in leadership, mentoring, and continuous promotion of the professional development of women in specialties using energy-based devices

No award will be granted to any person if the award would be contrary to any United States law, including but not limited to trade embargoes administered by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc.

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 100 N 72nd Ave., Wausau, WI, 54401

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