Stony Brook University’s Distinguished Service Professor, Patricia Wright, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Primatological Society (IPS). The award recognizes her extensive contributions to lemur research and conservation science. Professor Wright will be honored at the IPS Annual Congress in Madagascar on July 24, 2025.
As a participant and speaker at the International Primatological Society Congress from July 20-25, she will deliver a lecture titled “Research and Conservation of the World’s Most Endangered Mammals: Engaging Communities and Protecting Lemurs.” Her talk will highlight her career achievements, including discovering the golden bamboo lemur, establishing Ranomafana National Park, completing Madagascar’s Environmental Action Plan, delineating World Heritage Sites for Eastern Rainforest National Parks, inaugurating Centre ValBio Research Station, and exploring Ivohiboro rainforest.
Carl W. Lejuez, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at Stony Brook University, expressed his admiration for Professor Wright: “I’m so pleased Pat is being recognized with this award. A beloved professor and colleague… She is truly deserving of this lifetime achievement award.”
Following her lecture, a symposium titled “From Lemurs to Landscapes: Celebrating Dr. Patricia Wright’s Legacy in Conservation, Primatology and Public Health” will honor her dedication to understanding Madagascar’s primates. The event will feature talks by colleagues and students showcasing research inspired by her work.
Professor Wright expressed gratitude upon receiving the award: “I’m thrilled to be chosen for this award… it’s wonderful to receive this honor at the IPS Congress in Madagascar.”
The International Primatological Society Congress is an essential gathering for primate researchers worldwide. It promotes scientific research in non-human primatology and fosters international cooperation among scientists while advocating for primate species conservation.
