About the Neter Award
Honoring transformative contributions to the AMLI community
About the Award
Every year the Association of Medical Laboratory Immunologists (AMLI) recognizes and honors an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of medical laboratory immunology. The AMLI Erwin Neter Laureate Award for Lifetime Achievement is awarded annually in honor of Dr. Erwin Neter who was an internationally known clinical microbiologist, immunologist and pediatrician. Dr. Neter was an outstanding leader and was instrumental in defining and recognizing the discipline of medical laboratory immunology.
The Erwin Neter Award winning lecturer is given a $1,000 honorarium, travel expenses up to $1000, and the conference registration fee will be waived.
Who Was Erwin Neter?
Erwin Neter, M.D. (1909-1983)
Dr. Erwin Neter was an internationally known clinical microbiologist, immunologist and pediatrician. He received his M.D. degree from the University of Heidelberg in 1934 and did his internship in the Department of Medicine at the University of Cologne. He came to the United States in 1934 to serve his residency under Dr. Ernest Witebsky and he became director of Bacteriology at the Children’s Hospital in Buffalo, New York. He maintained this position until his official retirement in 1979. He was also Professor of Microbiology and Pediatrics at the State University of New York in Buffalo. Dr. Neter was an enthusiastic and productive scientist and he had very broad interests in medicine. He was also a dedicated teacher and mentor of numerous famous scientists in the fields of microbiology, immunology and serology. He was known for his thoroughness and attention to detail in all of his work and teaching.
Dr. Neter was active in the American Society of Microbiology. His ASM appointments include: editor of Bacteriological Reviews, founding editor in chief of Infection and Immunity, editor of Journal of Bacteriology, ASM representative to the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (Chair for Immunology Division), member of the Committee on Postdoctoral Education Programs of the American Academy of Microbiology, Chair of the American Academy of Microbiology and founding chair of the American Board of Medical Laboratory Immunology (ABMLI).
Dr. Neter was an outstanding leader and was instrumental in defining and recognizing the discipline of medical laboratory immunology. He provided the early structure for the ABMLI and organized and developed the examination process.
Dr. Neter died November 2, 1983 at 74 years of age.
Nomination Instructions
To nominate someone for the 2025 Neter Award:
- Complete the official nomination form.
- Attach supporting documents as needed (e.g., resume, letters of support).
- Complete your nomination package by April 24, 2025 using the form below.
Past Neter Award Recipients
- 1987 – Noel Rose
- 1988 – Robert Nakamura
- 1989 – John Fahey
- 1990 – Albert Sabin
- 1991 – Kirk Osterland
- 1992 – Ronald Herberman
- 1993 – Mario Escobar (Posthumously)
- 1994 – Fred Rosen
- 1995 – David Normansell
- 1996 – Lauren Pachman
- 1997 – John Sever
- 1998 – James D. Folds
- 1999 – Bruce Rabin
- 2000 – Steven Douglas
- 2001 – Eng Tan
- 2002 – Noel Rose
- 2003 – Carlton Stewart
- 2004 – Herman Freidman
- 2005 – Bruce Gilliland
- 2006 – Rebecca H. Buckley
- 2007 – Thomas A. Waldmann
- 2008 – Richard Farr (Posthumously)
- 2009 – Megan Sykes
- 2010 – Steven Holland
- 2011 – Irene Check
- 2012 – Kate Sullivan
- 2013 – Robert Kyle
- 2014 – Thomas A. Fleisher
- 2015 – Richard J. Ablin
- 2016 – Noel Rose
- 2017 – Patricia B. Giclas
- 2018 – Harry R. Hill
- 2019 – Marvin J. Fritzler
- 2020 – Thomas S. Alexander
- 2021 – E. Nigel Harris
- 2022 – Vanda A. Lennon
- 2023 – Mark H. Wener
- 2024 – Josep Dalmau Obrador