 In 1972, Mandl founded an academic journal in her field, "Connective Tissue Research"; she was editor of the journal from its first issue until her retirement in 1986.Her work was recognized in 1977 with the Carl Neuberg Medal from the American Society of European Chemists and Pharmacists, and in 1983 with the Garvan Medal from the American Chemical Society.She was also awarded the Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art, was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the New York Academy of Sciences.