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PHILADELPHIA -- US Senator Arlen Specter (R- Pa) will be honored with the AACR Public Service Award for his tireless efforts to strengthen the nation's biomedical research capability. The Award ceremony will take place at the "One World, One Quest" gala at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on November 13, 2005. The American Association for Cancer Research, the nation's oldest and largest cancer research organization, headquartered in Philadelphia, established the Public Service Awards to recognize significant and sustained contributions to the fight against cancer by individuals who work in the public arena.

In his past position as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, Senator Specter staunchly advocated for increased appropriations for biomedical and cancer research. His leadership and collaboration were a driving force for accomplishing the five-year doubling of the budget of the National Institutes of Health that was completed in 2003.

As a cancer survivor, the Senator has brought a powerful voice and remarkable leadership to the fight against this terrible disease. His personal strength in battling cancer while carrying on his critical duties in the United States Senate is a tribute to his courage and dedication to public service. Senator Specter's past advocacy in support of life-saving medical advances, stem cell research, and legislation to strengthen cancer research, prevention, and treatment has truly made a difference in the lives of millions of cancer survivors across the nation.

Senator Specter's commitment to support biomedical research funding has resulted in making Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia area in particular home to several of the most advanced and well-respected cancer research and treatment institutions in the country. His impressive recovery from treatment at our local institutions is testimony to the incredibl
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Contact: David Goodman, Ph.D.
goodman@aacr.org
215-440-9300
American Association for Cancer Research
14-Oct-2005

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