Bill Frankland is respected worldwide for his contributions to allergy and particularly for his pioneering work on allergen specific immunotherapy which improved the quality of life of patients with severe hay fever and other allergic diseases.
Each year the society recognises Dr Frankland’s significant contributions by inviting the BSACI membership to submit a nomination for this award in honour of the late Dr Frankland.
Nominees are reviewed by the BSACI Senior Leadership Team (SLT). The winner is presented with the award by the BSACI President during the ‘Celebrating Excellence in Allergy Care & Research’ session at the BSACI Conference.
Nominations for the award are via a supporting citation which addresses how the nominee meets the six criteria areas below and is sent with a curriculum vitae.
Applicants are asked to indicate what experience and qualities the nominee has in relation to each of the six categories below. Should you not cover all six areas the nomination may not be accepted.
• Contributions to standards of care in allergy in the UK
• Influence on clinical practice and medical opinion
• Influence on public understanding
• Influence on public policy
• Influence through clinical or clinically motivated research
• Other influences – through published work or otherwise.
A full list of previous recipients can be found here.