The EADSG Memorial Lecture Awards grants lifetime EADSG membership, public recognition at the EADSG Congress with a commemorative memento, networking and collaboration opportunities with regional diabetes experts, and elevated visibility within the international diabetes community.
Sir Albert Cook Diabetes Epidemiology Award
The prestigious Sir Albert Cook Memorial Lecture Award is a distinguished honour bestowed upon individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the field of diabetes research, clinical care, and public health in East Africa.
This award commemorates the legacy of Sir Albert Cook, a pioneering medical missionary who was the first to report cases of diabetes in the African region.
Dr. Eric Njumwa Mngola Clinical Diabetes Award
The prestigious Dr. Eric Njumwa Mngola Award is a distinguished honour bestowed upon individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the field of diabetes research, clinical care, and public health in East Africa.
This award commemorates the legacy of Dr. Eric Njumwa Mngola, a renowned Kenyan physician and diabetologist whose pioneering work and unwavering dedication to improving the lives of individuals with diabetes left an indelible mark on the medical community.
Professor Donald McLarty Diabetes Research Award
The prestigious Professor Donald McLarty Memorial Award is a distinguished honour bestowed upon individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the field of diabetes research and clinical care in the East Africa region.
This award commemorates the legacy of Professor Donald McLarty, a renowned physician whose tireless efforts and dedication to improving the lives of patients with diabetes left an indelible mark on the medical community.
The Ilondo Mbelenge Mapoko Young Achievers Prize and Lecture
The Ilondo Mbelenge Mapoko Prize is given by the East Africa Diabetes Study Group (EADSG) in recognition to research which has been carried out by a person normally residing in East Africa, as manifested by publications which contribute to the advancement of knowledge concerning endocrinology and diabetes.
It is traditionally seen as the most prestigious East African Prize in the field of Endocrinology and diabetes research. The prize consists of a Memento and USD 5,000 (Five Thousand USD). The candidate must be less than 45 years of age by January of the year of the award. Self-nomination is possible.
EADSG Memorial Lecture Awards: Recipients from 2015 - 2025
| 2015 | 2018 | 2020 | 2023 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor Donald McLarty Diabetes Research | Professor Andrew Babu Swai - Tanzania | Professor 1b Bybsberg- Denmark | Professor Jaakko Olavi livari Toumilehto | Professor Nihal Thomas - India | Professor Moffat Nyirenda |
| Sir Albert Cook Diabetes Epidemiology | Professor KGMM Alberti - UK | Prof Jean Claude Mbanya | Professor Ayesha Motala | Professor Andre Pascal Kengne - RSA | Professor David Henri Beran |
| Dr. Eric Njumwa Mngola Clinical Diabetes | Professor Ilondo Mbelenge Mapoko — DRC/Denmark | Dr. Anders Dejgaard - Denmark | Professor Graham Oogle | Dr. Warren Rhen Wei Lee - Singapore | Dr. Eva Wangechi Mubia Njenga |
| Ilondo Mbelenge Mapoko Award Launch | Dr. Lauryn Nsenga | To be announced 15 May 2025 |