2004 Research in Periodontal Disease Award to Soskolne
...to recognize, encourage, and stimulate outstanding achievements in basic research in periodontal disease. The Basic Research in Periodontal Disease Award, which consists of a cash prize and a plaque, is one of 15 Distinguished Scientist Awards conferred annually by the IADR, representing the highest honor the IAD...2004 Research in Dental Caries Award to Beighton
...stimulate and recognize outstanding and innovative achievements that have contributed to the basic understanding of caries etiology and/or to the prevention of dental caries. Dr. Beighton received his BSc and PhD degrees from the University of Melbourne, Australia, in 1972 and 1978, respectively. From there, he...2004 Salivary Research Award to Ekstrom
...stimulate and recognize outstanding and innovative achievements that have contributed to the basic understanding of salivary gland structure, secretion, and function, or salivary composition and function. Professor Ekstrm received his MD degree in 1966, and his PhD degree in physiology in 1975, from Lund Universi...Awards & fellowships presented in Hawaii
...al health; and (2) recognition of applied research achievements for the improvement and development of oral care products for the prevention of oral diseases. The 2004 Award-winners are, representing the Periodontal Research Group, zgur zdemir (University of Istanbul, Turkey), and, representing the Salivary Resea...UCSD's Dr. Leon Thal to receive Potamkin Prize, one of neurosciences' highest honors
...al was selected in recognition of his "outstanding achievements in research of Alzheimer's and related neurodegenerative diseases," according to the American Academy of Neurology. Chair of the UCSD Department of Neurosciences, Thal directs the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at UCSD and leads a national conso...International public health expert Jeffrey Koplan addresses emerging infectious diseases conference
...ture will illustrate how outstanding public health achievements can be realized through the convergence of innovation, persistence and luck, combined with the necessary political will and public policy to support change. He will focus on three major themes: A blending of science, public health and politics i...Global Monitoring for Environment and Security: 4th forum in Baveno, Italy
...pean Space Agency. The 4th forum will focus on the achievements of the Initial Period of the GMES Action Plan (2002-2003). It will also focus on the actions to be taken to further extend the reach of GMES during the coming 2004-2007 period and to arrive at an operational global monitoring capacity for the environ...New endowed chair established at Vanderbilt to promote brain resesarch
...re. I am committed to ensuring that our effort and achievements are worthy of the Pattons' generosity." In addition to his role as professor in the Department of Psychology, Schall is director of the Center for Integrative & Cognitive Neuroscience, director of the Vanderbilt Vision Research Center and a senior in...2003 winners of Collegiate Inventors Competition announced in NYC
...lege of Art & Design In celebration of their great achievements and in recognition of how their work will impact tomorrow's economy, the winners will be taken to the New York Stock Exchange to ring The Opening Bell TM on October 24th. The winners will accompany Stephen Squires, Chief Science Officer of the Hewl...President names eight elite scientists and engineers to receive National Medals of Science
...d engineering through career-long, ground-breaking achievements and on the individual disciplines for which the awards are given. The medal also recognizes contributions to innovation, industry or education. The president named for the Medal of Science biologists James E. Darnell of Rockefeller University in New ......ection highlights individuals who made outstanding achievements in the arenas of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Pharmaceutical Achievers presents chronologically the major directions of pharmaceutical research and, in their historical context, the breakthroughs in treating various diseases. It concludes with...Arizona pioneer in plastics wins top chemistry award
...e University. In the last dozen years his research achievements have taken a new turn: polymers that have biomedical applications, particularly for implants, a collaborative project with ASU bioengineer Vincent Pizziconi. Typically, bioengineers must consider two key engineering elements when developing biomateri...Allentown chemist wins national award for plastic polymer inventions
... by the world's largest scientific society for his achievements in polymer research, particularly in polymer blends such as a moldable compound for orthopedic splints and in membrane separations of gases such as oxygen and nitrogen. He will receive the 2003 Award in Applied Polymer Science from the American Chemi...Millions of Americans are failing to get recommended health care
...initiative designed to reward physician groups for achievements in documented performance measures. But such programs remain the exception, and the use of organized processes to improve quality is still uncommon. "Given that most physicians practice in smaller organizations with fewer resources to implement care...NIAID releases 20th anniversary edition of Jordan Report on vaccine research
...iews the last two decades and highlights important achievements in the field of vaccinology. These achievements include new vaccines for hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type b as well as an improved vaccin...Philadelphian wins national organic chemistry award
...mors. Her interests range widely. Among her other achievements is a simple, inexpensive compound that can make previously invisible fingerprints glow fluorescent. She and her research team have also attached fluorescent "tags" to compounds to track their path within cells and simple organisms. Joullie, who was b...Birth weight and social class linked to educational achievement
...mic environment on cognitive tests and educational achievements at 7, 11, 16, and 33 years. All cognitive tests and educational achievements improved significantly with increasing birth weight. For example, the proportion of men with higher ...ACS announces awards for environmentally-conscious business innovation
...e environment. The 2002 award recipients and their achievements follow: Chemical Specialties, Inc. (Charlotte, N.C.) developed an arsenic-free preservative for wood used in outdoor playground equipment, decks, picnic tables and fences. More than 95 percent of the 7 billion board feet of pressure-treated wood u...Discoverer of life-saving Nomex fire-resistant material earns Lavoisier Achievement award
...s had incredible business impact. Their scientific achievements have enduring significance. They are outstanding science and innovation role models for those working to unleash the next wave of innovation." As the highest honor of science excellence awarded by DuPont, the Lavoisier Medal of Achievement is named ...American Medical Women's Association honors Dr. Marianne Legato with 2002 Women in Science Award
...d and her dedication to medicine brought about her achievements in medicine. I am deeply honored to have been chosen for this award by the American Medical Womens Association, said Dr. Legato. The work we are doing at the Partnership for Womens Health and publishing in our peer-r...