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American Thyroid Association honours Paul Yen for his outstanding contributions in thyroidology

Paul M. Yen, MD – John B. Stanbury Thyroid Pathophysiology Medal The John B. Stanbury Thyroid Pathophysiology Medal recognizes outstanding research contributions, either conceptual or technical, to the understanding of thyroid physiology or the pathophysiology of thyroid disease, as evidenced by having a major impact on research or clinical practice related to thyroid diseases. Dr. Yen is Professor at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School in Singapore and Head of the Laboratory of Hormonal Regulation in the Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders Program. He also is Professor of Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC and a member of the Duke Molecular Physiology Institute.

Source: American Thyroid Association® Announces 2025 Award Winners | Newswise

For his groundbreaking contributions to thyroid hormone research and its therapeutic potential in treating metabolic diseases, Professor Paul M Yen from Duke-NUS’ Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders Programme has been awarded the 2025 John B Stanbury Thyroid Pathophysiology Medal from the American Thyroid Association (ATA).

With more than 1,700 members across 70 countries, the ATA is a leading global authority in advancing thyroid health through science, clinical care, education and advocacy. The John B. Stanbury Thyroid Pathophysiology Medal is one of its highest honours, recognising individuals whose research significantly advanced the understanding of thyroid physiology or the pathophysiology of thyroid disease, and influenced the fields of research and clinical practice.

"I was very excited to receive this award,” said Prof Yen. “Most of my career has focused on thyroid hormone research, and this recognition reflects nearly 15 years of work done by our team at Duke-NUS. It’s especially meaningful that the entire body of work was done here.” Read more>>

Source:  Duke-NUS Communication