MMSA Announcements

2026 INVITATION TO NOMINATE FOR MMSA MERIT AWARDS

The MMSA continues to recognize achievements in medical mycology through several awards which are presented this year at the annual MMSA virtual symposium (details TBA).

MMSA recognizes accomplishments in medical mycology through several awards which are presented this year at the annual MMSA virtual symposium (details TBA). We invite nominations of worthy candidates for these awards, as outlined below. Awardees are selected by committees of MMSA members on the basis of a nomination letter, additional letters of support from colleagues, nominee’s research achievement, and a CV of the nominee. Complete details, including past awardees, can be found here: http://www.mycologicalsociety.org/awards

hose interested in submitting nominations should be current MMSA members and are strongly encouraged to contact the chairs of the selection committees to prevent any duplication of nominations. The MMSA strongly encourages nominations of women and historically underrepresented minority scientists for these awards.

Nominations are due Friday May 1, 2026!

Rhoda Benham Award This award honors the illustrious career of Dr. Benham in both education and research and recognizes recipients for their continuously outstanding or meritorious contributions to medical mycology. Nominations should be sent to Dr. Amariliz Rivera:
[email protected]

Billy H. Cooper Award
This award is presented to an individual for continuous outstanding achievement in clinical mycology. Nomination packages should be sent to Dr. Luis Martinez: [email protected]

Thomas J. Walsh Award
The Walsh award recognizes a junior faculty member for their distinguished early-career achievements and potential for future contributions. Nominations should be sent to Dr. Marc Swidergall: [email protected]

Milton Huppert Graduate Student Award
This award recognizes the accomplishments of an outstanding graduate student working in medical mycology. Nominations should be sent to Dr. Jesus Romo: [email protected]

Leadership Council
Amariliz Rivera, President
Sophia Koo, President-Elect
Jessica Brown, Vice President
Kevin Fuller, Secretary
Karen Wozniak, Treasurer
Luis Martinez and Sophia Koo, Councilors East
Marc Swidergall and Jesus Romo, Councilors West
Leah Cowen and Rebecca Shapiro, Councilors North
Allan Guimaraes, Councilor Latin America
Hector More Montes, Councilor Central America-Mexico

Medical Mycological Society of the Americas – Travel Awards