Linus Pauling Award in Functional Medicine
About the Linus Pauling Award
The Linus Pauling Award in Functional Medicine was established in 1996 at the 3rd Annual International Symposium on Functional Medicine in Vancouver, BC. Jeffrey Bland, PhD, co-founder of The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), worked with Dr. Pauling early in his career and admired both the man and his contributions to science and medicine. Dr. Bland felt that an award named after this visionary scientist and thinker would be the greatest way to honor his life and achievements.
Since that time, the Linus Pauling Award has been presented at IFM’s Annual International Conference. The Linus Pauling Award is given to a clinician or researcher who has made a significant contribution to the development of Functional Medicine, either through research or activities within IFM that enlarge the Functional Medicine model or extend the influence of the Functional Medicine systems approach. This award has become a recognized achievement in the field of integrative and systems medicine and is juried through a formalized process of selection.
Linus Pauling Award Recipients
| Award Recipient | Year | Accomplishments |
|---|---|---|
| Tracy Gaudet, MD | 2024 | Revolutionizing the landscape of wellness and health through transformation of whole health patient care, exceptional leadership and vision, and pursuit of excellence. Learn More Biography |
| Aristo Vojdani, PhD, MSc, CLS | 2023 | Contributing to the fields of immunology and microbiology that shed light on the complex mechanisms of autoimmune diseases, food sensitivities, and environmental toxins. Learn More Biography |
| Laurie Hofmann, MPH | 2021 | IFM recognized Laurie for her instrumental role in the growth and maturation of IFM and the field of functional medicine. Learn More Biography |
| Michael Stone, MD | 2019 | Dr. Michael Stone received this award for his work as a physician, researcher, innovator, and teacher.
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| Terry Wahls, MD | 2018 | Work as a physician, researcher, teacher, and patient advocate. Learn More Biography |
| Patrick Hanaway, MD | 2017 | Innovation in medical education and pioneering work in clinical outcomes research. Learn More Biography |
| Toby Cosgrove, MD | 2016 | Vision and leadership in opening Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. Learn More |
| Robert Rountree, MD | 2015 | Pioneering work in the development of functional medicine and service as a highly inspirational and informational member of IFM’s faculty. Learn More Biography |
| Randy Jirtle, PhD | 2014 | Groundbreaking work on the role that nutrients play in the epigenetic modulation of phenotype and the interactions between the epigenome, the genome, and the environment. Learn More |
| Alessio Fasano, MD | 2013 | Pioneering work delineating the underlying mechanisms involved in intestinal permeability and its connection to autoimmune disease. Learn More Biography |
| Mimi Guarneri, MD | 2012 | Significant contributions to the transformation of health care systems that have furthered the evolution of functional medicine’s clinical and patient-centered intellectual and spiritual approaches for prevention and treatment of chronic, complex disease. |
| Bruce Ames, PhD | 2011 | Revolutionary work on the role of micronutrient deficiency, genetic polymorphisms and associations with chronic disease, |
| Dean Ornish, MD | 2010 | Pioneering clinical research demonstrating the impact of lifestyle interventions on chronic disease. |
| Mark Hyman, MD | 2009 | Dedication, leadership and advocacy in creating, practicing, and teaching functional medicine. Biography |
| Bethany Hays, MD | 2008 | Dedication and leadership in the field of functional medicine and women’s health issues. Biography |
| Michael Holick, PhD, MD | 2007 | Foundational research on the impact of vitamin D on human health. |
| Eleanor Rogan, PhD | 2006 | Pioneering work in estrogen metabolism and its role in the initiation of cancer. |
| Catherine Willner, MD | 2005 | Innovative clinical advances in functional medicine approaches to neurology. |
| Joseph E. Pizzorno, ND | 2004 | Dedication to advancing the functional medicine paradigm through research, advocacy, and writings. Biography |
| Walter Willett, MD, DrPH | 2003 | Landmark research on the role of diet in chronic disease. |
| Abram Hoffer, MD | 2002 | Clinical advances in personalized orthomolecular psychiatry. |
| David Perlmutter, MD | 2002 | Pioneering research and clinical work on the role of diet and nutrition in brain-related disorders. Biography |
| Gerald Reaven, MD | 2001 | Groundbreaking research on insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia and risk of chronic disease. |
| Leo Galland, MD | 2000 | Advances in the functional medicine model of antecedents-triggers-mediators model and patient-centered care. |
| Kilmer McCully, MD | 1999 | Foundational research on homocysteine as a marker for inflammation and early development of heart disease. |
| Sidney Baker, MD | 1998 | Advances in clarifying and unifying the functional medicine paradigm. Biography |
| David S. Jones, MD | 1997 | Leadership and advocacy in the clinical practice of functional medicine. Biography |
| Glenn Doman | 1996 | Clinical advances in working with brain-injured children. |
Linus Pauling Functional Medicine Lifetime Achievement Award
| Recipient | Year | Accomplishments |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Bland, PhD | 2011 | Exceptional creativity, dedication, leadership, and brilliance in developing and advancing the principles and practice of functional medicine. Biography |