Ralph J. Cicerone nominated to be next National Academy of Sciences president
...presidency. Although the bylaws permit additional nominations from the membership, this mechanism has never been used. In the absence of another nomination, Cicerone's name will be presented to the full membership for formal ratification on Dec. 15. That ballot, which will also contain the names of candidates f...Major scientific discovery in cancer research to be honored
...ebsite at http://www.aacr.org . The deadline for nominations is Friday, September 17, 2004. The award is intended to honor an individual scientist for his or her highly original research. In order to be eligible, candidates must be recently published, active researchers, working in academia, industry or gover...Colleagues to recognize research leadership in cancer detection, prevention and treatment
...ciation for Cancer Research currently is accepting nominations for its series of annual awards. Scientists advancing the understanding and eradication of cancer through basic research, clinical care, therapeutics and prevention are eligible. Winners will help the AACR fulfill its mission to promote professiona...Cutting-edge cancer researchers sought for international recognition
...n Association for Cancer Research now is accepting nominations for the fourth annual Kirk A. and Dorothy P. Landon Foundation-AACR Prizes. These two major international prizes recognize seminal basic and translational cancer research discoveries at the cutting edge of scientific novelty and significance. Eligib...8 environmental stewards win $900,000 in biodiversity awards
...s. There is no application process for the awards; nominations and selections are made by the advisers. The winners announced today are: Maria Marta Chavarria , nominated for a Leadership Award for her work in identifying and conserving biodiversity in Costa Rica's Area Conservacion Guanacaste (ACG). The ACG is...