Meyers was named a recipient of the 2026 ACTS Distinguished Educator: Mentorship Innovation Award. He was also inducted into the inaugural cohort of the Fellows of ACTS (FACTS) program. Both were awarded to Meyers in April at the ACTS 2026 Translational Science conference in Milwaukee, Wis.
ACTS presents its annual Translational Science Awards to recognize investigators for their outstanding contributions to the clinical research and translational science field. Individuals are nominated by their colleagues and peers.
“I was so delighted to learn of Dr. Meyers’ selection for these well-deserved honors,” said Vice Dean for Research Kim E. Barrett, who nominated Meyers. She is also a distinguished professor with the Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology. “Dr. Meyers has inspired all of us at UC Davis School of Medicine with his career-long dedication to effective mentoring at all levels that continues beyond his retirement. In particular, his creation of our Academic Research Careers for Medical Doctors program will ensure a pipeline to sustain the impacts of academic medicine,” Barrett said.
Launched this year, the FACTS program is a premier membership distinction that recognizes individuals who have made substantial contributions and demonstrated sustained service to clinical and translational science. Induction into the inaugural FACTS cohort highlights Meyers’ enduring leadership, scholarly contributions and commitment to strengthening the translational research community.
In addition, the 2026 Distinguished Educator: Mentorship Innovation Award recognizes Meyers for his exceptional contributions to education and mentorship. Together, these honors underscore his pivotal role in advancing translational science, fostering the next generation of investigators and strengthening academic medicine through innovation and mentorship.
