About the Prize
Following the death of Dr. Levine in June 2020, there was a universal sense among her peers and colleagues that her academic legacy should be honored. With support from her family, colleagues, and friends, UT Southwestern Medical Center established an international prize in her honor, recognizing that very few U.S. medical schools act as the sponsoring organization for prizes in any field of medicine.
Introduced by UT Southwestern in 2023, the Beth Levine, M.D. Prize in Autophagy Research is awarded to exceptional researchers and scientists who have made significant contributions to the field of autophagy. The prize acknowledges Dr. Levine’s legacy as a world-renowned scientific investigator, a dedicated and caring mentor, and respected colleague and friend.
This biennial $20,000 international prize ensures Dr. Levine's groundbreaking discoveries will be remembered by future generations of researchers. UT Southwestern recognizes and thanks the generous donors who have made the establishment of this prize possible.
Steering Committee
The Beth Levine, M.D. Prize in Autophagy Research will be awarded annually in perpetuity under the aegis of a steering committee and a selection committee, which will include leading investigators at and outside of UT Southwestern.
Regental Professor; Professor of Molecular Genetics and Internal Medicine, UT Southwestern
Professor of Internal Medicine and Molecular Genetics, UT Southwestern
Professor of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, Yale School of Medicine
Milton Packer, M.D.
Milton Packer, M.D., Distinguished Scholar in Cardiovascular Science, Baylor University Medical Center
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Microbiology, UT Southwestern
Herbert (Skip) Virgin, M.D., Ph.D.
Former Professor and Chair of the Department of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine
Chair of Internal Medicine, UT Southwestern (Steering Committee Chair)