Applications for the ISEM Young Investigator Award, the Robert Zhong Award of the International Society for Experimental Microsurgery, are currently accepted at the email addresses: mihai.oltean@surgery.gu.se & francesco.boccardo@unige.it 

The Robert Zhong Award will be presented to a first and presenting author, aged less than 35, ISEM member at the time of abstract submission. A support letter from the Scientific or Program Director confirming age and training status is needed.

The Award consists of a Diploma and 500 USD, Free Congress Registration, and a complimentary Gala Dinner. The winner will be selected from the highest five scoring abstracts by the Scientific Committee and announced during the Gala Dinner.

Up to four additional Best Abstract Awards will be presented – The candidate should be the first author and presenter of a congress abstract and in training (Ph.D. student, resident). A support letter from the Scientific or Program Director confirming age and training status is needed. The Award consists of a Diploma, Free Congress Registration, and a complimentary Gala Dinner