Dr. Xiang is co-director of The Ohio State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s (CTSI) Pilot Translational Clinical Studies Program, a tenured professor at Ohio State’s College of Medicine and the founding director of the Center for Pediatric Trauma Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Throughout his career, Dr. Xiang has been at the forefront of developing strategies to reduce injuries and violence, particularly focusing on improving public health outcomes. His research has advanced scientific knowledge and influenced policy and practice on both national and global scales, particularly in the area of pediatric injury prevention.
In addition to his extensive research portfolio, Dr. Xiang is actively involved in various national and global organizations dedicated to injury and violence prevention. His guidance and collaboration across the field has fostered meaningful progress and shaped key initiatives, helping to define the future of injury prevention worldwide.
About SAVIR
SAVIR is the leading professional organization dedicated to fostering excellence in the science of preventing and treating injury and violence. It connects researchers, practitioners and community organizations from around the world, all focused on improving public health through research, policy and practice.
SAVIR’s awards recognize individuals who have made transformative contributions to the field of injury and violence prevention. The Excellence in Violence or Injury Prevention Science Award is one of the highest honors bestowed by the organization, celebrating individuals whose work has left a lasting impact on the field.
A Well-Deserved Recognition
This prestigious award is a fitting recognition of Dr. Xiang’s exemplary career in the field of injury and violence prevention. His work reflects the core values and mission of SAVIR, advancing evidence-based research, translating that research into practical policies and improving safety for communities worldwide. As a recipient of this award, Dr. Xiang joins an elite group of individuals whose collective contributions have shaped the landscape of injury prevention.
The award was presented at the SAVIR Annual Conference in New York, NY, on April 9, 2025.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Henry Xiang on this achievement. His recognition by SAVIR is a testament to his unwavering commitment to making the world a safer place through science, leadership and service. Well-deserved Dr. Xiang, thank you for your extraordinary contributions to research and the field of injury and violence prevention!
Julie Johnson, PharmD, is the Director and Principal Investigator at The Ohio State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute.