Bernard Lo, MD Award in Bioethics

The 2026 request for nominations for the Lo Award is now closed. We will announce the next one in early 2027.

What is the Bernard Lo, MD Award in Bioethics?

The Bernard Lo, MD Award in Bioethics (Lo Award) is a $25,000 prize given annually to recognize significant contributions to bioethics. This Award honors Dr. Lo’s service to The GreenwallFoundation as its President & CEO (2012-2020) and founding Director of theFaculty Scholars Program.

The Lo Award recognizes one area of accomplishment in bioethics each year. The inaugural award in 2022 was presented for excellence in bioethics mentorship; the 2023 Lo Award was presented for forging connections across division through bioethics; and the 2024 Lo Award was presented for shaping the public discussion or policy debate about bioethics and equity in healthcare or research.

The Lo Award Committee, a multidisciplinary group of leaders committed to anchoring the Award in Dr. Lo’s
approach and values, provides direction for the Award and selects its recipient. The Foundation encourages nominees from academic, non-profit, government, industry, and other sectors.

Questions about the Lo Award should be directed to Kyle Ruempler at [email protected].

2026 Bernard Lo, MD Award in Bioethics Request for Nominations

The 2026 Lo Award Request for Nominations has closed. You may review the RFN to learn more about the nominations process, in preparation for a future cycle, but please be advised that the award focus may change year-to-year.

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Our Awardees

Holly Fernandez Lynch, JD Bridging Divides / 2026

The 2026 Lo Award recognized Prof. Fernandez Lynch for bridging division through bioethics.

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In an increasingly polarized society, bioethics can serve as a model for engaging across difference and finding common ground in the face of complex problems. In Bioethics & Bridging Divides (2026), Holly Fernandez Lynch, JD, recipient of the 2026 Bernard Lo, MD, Award in Bioethics, discusses her work with the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) community and how bioethics can help to bridge divides.

Ruth R. Faden, PhD Mentorship / 2025

The 2025 Lo Award recognized Prof. Faden for her excellence in bioethics mentorship.

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Usha Lee McFarling Shaping the public discussion or policy debate / 2024

The 2024 Lo Award recognized Ms. McFarling for shaping the public discussion or policy debate about bioethics and equity in healthcare or research.

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Lisa Harris, MD, PhD Forging connections across division / 2023

The 2023 Lo Award recognized Dr. Harris for forging connections across division through bioethics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bernard Lo, MD Award in Bioethics?

The Bernard Lo, MD Award in Bioethics (Lo Award) is a $25,000 prize given annually to recognize significant contributions to bioethics. This Award honors Dr. Lo’s service to The Greenwall Foundation as its President & CEO (2012-2020) and founding Director of the Faculty Scholars Program. Read more about the award and nomination process here

The Lo Award will recognize one area of accomplishment in bioethics each year. Past topics and awardees may be seen on the Foundation's website. The Foundation encourages nominees from academic, non-profit, government, industry, and other sectors.
Will past areas of focus for the Lo Award repeat, and if so, how often?

The Foundation expects to revisit focus areas for the Lo Award from time to time (for which re-nominations are encouraged). Currently, there is not a set focus area rotation for the Lo Award, but each RFN will clearly indicate the focus for that year.