Drs. Megan Haymart and Maria Papaleontiou Receive Prestigious American Thyroid Association Awards

Megan Haymart, MD and Maria Papaleontiou, MD, of the Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Diabetes (MEND) have received 2026 American Thyroid Association® (ATA) Awards for their exceptional contributions to thyroid research, clinical care, and leadership. 

Dr. Haymart received the Valeria Anne Galton Distinguished Lectureship Award, which recognizes individuals who have been instrumental in collaborative research that has significantly contributed to the advancement of clinical knowledge of thyroid conditions. Dr. Haymart is a Nancy Wiggington Endocrinology Research Professor of Thyroid Cancer and Director of Thyroid Cancer Research here at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on optimizing thyroid care delivery, primarily studying thyroid cancer care across the disease continuum, from diagnosis to survivorship. She has a sustained history of NIH-funded research with over $8 million in funding as principal investigator, demonstrating her commitment to rigorous, collaborative science. 

Dr. Maria Papaleontiou received the Women in Thyroidology Woman of the Year Award, which recognizes an ATA member who is dedicated to the field and advancement of women in thyroidology. Dr. Papaleontiou is a tenure associate professor in the MEND Division and research associate professor at the Institute of Gerontology here at the University of Michigan. Her clinical practice focuses on thyroid diseases, thyroid cancer, and geriatric endocrinology. In her research, she evaluates the risks of thyroid hormone overtreatment and misuse in older adults, understanding the role of providers and patients in thyroid hormone use and misuse and how it relates to patient outcomes and decision-making.

Congratulations, Drs. Haymart and Papaleontiou! They will be formally honored during the ATA’s 2026 Annual Meeting November 3-7, 2026, in Philadelphia. 

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