We congratulate Dr. Steven Abramson on being selected by the American College of Rheumatology Committee on Nominations and Appointments to be honored as the winner of the Distinguished Basic Investigator Award. The award will be presented at the ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago, IL in November. This award is one of the highest that the ACR can bestow, and annually honors individuals who have made a significant research contribution to the field of rheumatology.