2026 · Excellence in Genomic Nursing Education
Trina Walker, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Creighton University College of Nursing
Dedicated to fostering the scientific and professional growth of nurses in genomics and precision health worldwide. |
AwardsISONG members are eligible for a range of awards and grants that recognize excellence in genomics nursing education, practice, and research. The 2026 recipients are listed below. |
ISONG Founders’ AwardEstablished in 1996, the ISONG Founders’ Award honors individual ISONG members who have demonstrated excellence in genomics nursing education, practice, or research. ISONG members have the opportunity each year to nominate another ISONG member for the award. Up to three awards may be presented each year, one each in education, practice, and research. The three fields reflect the vision of ISONG to advance genomics nursing education, practice, and research worldwide.  2026 · Excellence in Genomic Nursing Practice Andrew Grant, MN, RN Minderoo Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Sydney Children’s Hospital  2026 · Excellence in Genomic Nursing Research Theresa A. Koleck, PhD, RN University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing President’s Award 2026 recipient John Merriman, PhD, RN, AOCNS NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing Education Project GrantEligibility, deadlines, and submission steps are on the 2026 Grant Program page. Earlier awards are listed on the Education Project Grant page.  2026 recipient Ilknur Yeşilçınar, PhD, MSN, RN University of Massachusetts Dartmouth College of Nursing and Health Sciences Genomic Competencies for Undergraduate Nursing Students Using High-Fidelity Prenatal Visit Simulation Clinical Practice Project GrantEligibility, deadlines, and submission steps are on the 2026 Grant Program page. Earlier awards are listed on the Clinical Practice Project Grant page.  2026 recipient Stephanie McNamara, MSN, RN, FNP-C The Community Health Clinic, Indiana Separating Fact from Rumor: Plain Talk on New Genetic Treatments Research Project GrantEligibility, deadlines, and submission steps are on the 2026 Grant Program page. Earlier awards are listed on the Research Project Grant page.  2026 recipient Raul Ruiz-Perez, MN, RN Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Prenatal Heat Exposure, Placental Epigenetics, and Perinatal Outcomes in the RICHS Birth Cohort Student Scholarship Awards2026 recipient Raul Ruiz-Perez, MN, RN Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing  2026 recipient Fiona Agbor, MSN, BSN University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing Earlier RecipientsOpen an award to see everyone who has received it. Earlier grant recipients are listed on each grant’s own page, linked above. ISONG Founders’ Award, 1997 to 2025
President’s Award, 1998 to 2025
Student Scholarship Awards, 2025
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Award Eligibility
ISONG members are eligible for all of the awards and grants listed above. Please contact the chair of the Awards Committee for more information.