Steven Kahn receives Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement

Dr. Steven Kahn, professor (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition) is the 2025 recipient of the American Diabetes Association Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement. 

This is the highest scientific award from the American Diabetes Association. Given in memory of Sir Frederick Banting, a medical scientist, doctor, and Nobel laureate who is noted as one of the key investigators in the discovery of insulin, the Banting Medal is awarded annually to honor a highly meritorious career achievement in the field of diabetes research. 

Kahn started his career in science with an interest in diabetes four decades ago. He has led a large diabetes research program at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, including a robust laboratory and clinical research group focused on pancreatic beta cell function for more than 30 years. 

He credits his contributions to broadened learning and scientific interactions with students, fellows, faculty, and collaborators around the world, who together continue to build on past contributions to the understanding of diabetes.