The International Society for the Study of Xenobiotics (ISSX) has honored Dr. Nina Isoherranen with the 2024 North American Scientific Achievement Award. At the University of Washington School of Pharmacy, Nina is a professor and the Milo Gibaldi Endowed Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutics. This prestigious award, sponsored by XenoTech, recognizes Nina’s exceptional contributions to the fields of vitamin A disposition and pharmacokinetic modeling.
The ISSX Awards Program highlights significant scientific accomplishments across the society’s areas of study. Recipients are evaluated on their publication record, sustained scientific achievements, international impact, contributions to education and active participation within ISSX. Nina was honored with the award at the 26th North American Meeting of ISSX in Honolulu, Hawaii earlier this summer.
Nina’s research focuses on vitamin A disposition, drug-drug interactions and pharmacokinetic modeling. Her innovative work on the role of enzymes in vitamin A homeostasis and her studies on drug metabolism during pregnancy have drawn attention and acclaim from around the world.
She received her PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and has been a faculty member at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy since 2004.
Congratulations, Nina!