named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Abraham Lilienfeld Award
Prestigious career achievement award recognizing senior epidemiologists for lifelong contributions to teaching, mentoring, research, and scholarship
Annual Meeting
Scientific meeting featuring platform talks, educational sessions, and award addresses organized by the Education and Program Committees
Associate Member Professional Development
Programs and activities supporting training and integration of early-career epidemiologists into the College
Career Mentoring Program
Committee-led initiative providing mentorship opportunities to members across career stages
Ethics Consultation and Education
Activities by the Ethics Committee to address ethical issues in epidemiologic research and provide educational resources
Outstanding Contributions to Epidemiology Award
Annual award recognizing active epidemiologists in one of three areas: methods development, etiologic research, or applied epidemiology
Policy Statements Development
Development of formal policy positions and statements on issues pertinent to epidemiology through the Policy Committee
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Administering awards and recognition programs in epidemiologyConfers multiple annual awards recognizing contributions to epidemiology, including the Abraham Lilienfeld Award (lifetime contributions), Outstanding Contributions to Epidemiology Award, Student Paper Prize, Early Career Epidemiologist Awards, Best Paper in Annals of Epidemiology, Outstanding Mentorship Award, and Distinguished Service Award. Awards include monetary prizes, complimentary meeting registration, mentorship opportunities, and honorary designations.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Conducting advocacy on epidemiology practice and policyEngages in advocacy related to the practice of epidemiology, including discussions on the role of epidemiology in policy-making during public health emergencies such as early COVID-19.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Facilitating member engagement and communicationProduces and distributes regular newsletters to inform members about college news, committee activities, and accomplishments. Hosts virtual discussions and informal sessions with the ACE President to engage members and create safe spaces.
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- Organizing scientific meetings and conferences for epidemiologistsHosts an annual conference with formal registration, sponsors scientific meetings, and organizes educational webinars and presentations on epidemiological research topics. Also invites researchers to submit abstracts for presentation at the annual meeting.
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Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
- Producing and disseminating peer-reviewed epidemiologic researchProduces and disseminates a monthly peer-reviewed journal, the Annals of Epidemiology, and hosts presentations and discussions on epidemiological research including methods development, etiologic research, and applied epidemiology.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Providing membership services and professional developmentOffers four membership levels with defined rights and responsibilities, reviews applications through an Admissions Committee, requires demonstration of contributions to the field and the College, provides voting rights and leadership eligibility for Members and Fellows, allows Associate Members committee participation and board representation, and implements a mentorship program for members.
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Professional Conference Support 1 activity
- Supporting access to virtual meetings through financial assistanceProvides complimentary registration for the ACE/INEP Virtual Meeting through support from its Research and Education Foundation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$231K
Contributions & grants$98K43%
Program service revenue$67K29%
Investment income$6K3%
Other revenue$59K
expenses
Total expenses$322K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$252K
Cash$14K
Investments$173K
Liabilities$57K
Net assets$195K
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 15
- Akshaya Bhagavathula PhD — Director
- Annette Adams PhD — President
- Bertha Hidalgo PhD MPH — President Elect
- Ed Peters DMD SM ScD — Director
- Ike Okosun MPH PhD — Director
- Jareen Meinzen-Derr PhD — Director
- Latasha Allen MSPH MEDM — Director
- Mia Papas PhD — Director
- Michael Wirth PhD MSPH — Director
- Peter Shields MD — Director
- Roxann Seepersad — Director
- Sara Tartof PhD — Director
- Stephen Waring DVM PhD — Treasurer
- Syed Ahsan Raza MD — Director
- Yvonne Michael ScD — Secretary
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Admissions Committee Partner — Reviews membership applications and recommends candidates to the Board of Directors.
- Aloft Hotel - Downtown Buffalo Partner — Host hotel for the 2026 Annual Meeting, providing accommodations at a group rate.
- American College of Epidemiology Research and Education Foundation Funder — Supports complimentary registration for the ACE/INEP Virtual Meeting.
- Annals of Epidemiology Network — Close affiliation with the journal Annals of Epidemiology, including co-sponsoring the Outstanding Article Award.
- Annals of Epidemiology Partner — Collaborates with the Annals of Epidemiology to offer expedited manuscript review for winners of the Annual Student Paper Prize.
- Awards Committee Partner — Selects recipients for awards recognizing contributions to epidemiology.
- Baylor College of Medicine Partner — Employer of keynote speaker Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, DSc (hon), participating in the annual meeting.
- Career Mentoring Committee Partner — Implements a mentorship program for College members.
- Education Committee Partner — Develops educational courses and oversees the scientific program for the annual meeting.
- Elsevier Partner — Partner in publishing the Annals of Epidemiology.
- Marriott Partner — Provides hotel booking services for the ACE 2026 Annual Meeting through a dedicated reservation link.
- ScienceDirect Partner — Platform hosting the Annals of Epidemiology.
- Stanford University, School of Medicine Partner — Employer of keynote speaker Michelle Williams, ScD, participating in the annual meeting.
- University at Buffalo Partner — Underwriting sponsor of the 2026 Annual Meeting.
- University of South Carolina Partner — Collaborates with ACE through faculty participation in professional development programming.
- World Health Organization Network — Uses the World Health Organization's definition of epidemiology to guide membership criteria.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Inclusive Professional Development Pipelinemethodology: inclusive-professional-developmentBy engaging early-career professionals and students and supporting those below full membership criteria, the organization strengthens the field through a developmental pipeline because inclusive investment in emerging talent increases workforce capacity, diversity, and long-term disciplinary sustainability.
- Professional Network as Engine for Field Advancementmethodology: professional-network-buildingBy building a structured, inclusive professional network across career stages and sectors, the organization advances epidemiology as a discipline because networked communities enhance knowledge exchange, foster collaboration, and sustain methodological rigor through peer engagement.
- Recognition-Driven Knowledge Disseminationmethodology: award-based_knowledge_disseminationBy recognizing distinguished contributions to research and leadership through fellowship and award lectures, the organization amplifies high-impact science and promotes methodological excellence because public recognition incentivizes scholarly rigor and widely disseminates best practices.