Kevin Weinfurt, PhD, vice chair of faculty and the James B. Duke Distinguished Professor in Population Health Sciences, has received the President’s Award from the International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL).
The award was presented during ISOQOL’s 2025 Annual Conference, held October 22-25 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The President’s Award recognizes individuals who have advanced health-related quality of life (HRQL) research and made outstanding contributions to the ISOQOL in one or more of the following areas:
- Education of professionals, patients, or lay individuals about HRQL’s value
- Promotion or execution of HRQL or other scholarly activities
- Facilitating or furthering policy initiatives that have an impact on HRQL
“I have benefited tremendously from the stimulation and support of this scholarly society and am grateful for this award,” Weinfurt said. “It’s critical that we conduct rigorous science to understand and improve how people feel and function, and I look forward to more great work with my colleagues.”
The ISOQOL is a global community of researchers, clinicians, health care professionals, industry professionals, consultants, and patient research partners dedicated to advancing HRQL research.