The President’s Award is given to a distinguished mycologist, selected by the President, for their outstanding contribution to mycological research and to the Society.
President's Award 2023: Dr Jan Dijksterhuis
Jan is a Senior Scientist at the Westerdijk Institute and has published 100 research articles covering a diverse range of areas from fungi in the built environment to the mode of action of antifungals. In addition, he has served as Senior Editor of the BMS journal Fungal Biology Reviews for many years, with his hard work significantly contributing to its success. Jan's substantial contributions to mycological research and to the BMS make him a worthy recipient of the President's Award.
Previous recipients of the award include:
- 2023 Jan Dijksterhuis
- 2021 Simon Avery
- 2018 Sarah Gurr
- 2016 Neil Gow
- 2012 Geoffrey M. Gadd
- 2010 John Webster
Jan Dijksterhuis accepting the award from BMS President Janet Quinn at the BMS Annual Scientific Meeting, Newcastle, 2023