'Heroes of Chemistry' honored for medical, energy, environmental breakthroughs
...hemistry. The scientists will be honored for these accomplishments in Boston on Aug. 19 at the 234th national meeting of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society. Twenty-two research chemists will be named Heroes of Chemistry by the ACS for improving health and well-being by creating n...Tony Hunter receives Robert. J. and Claire Pasarow Award for Cancer Research
...oundation, are designed to recognize distinguished accomplishments in basic and/or clinical research while increasing public awareness of vital areas of investigation. Also receiving Pasarow Awards are Daniel Steinberg, M.D., Ph.D., FAHA Professor and Endowed Chair at the University of California, San Diego, for ...UCLA pediatrician honored with prestigious achievement award
...s are given annually in recognition of outstanding accomplishments in fundamental and developmental immunologic research relevant to the care of patients with immunologic disorders. The Abbot Laboratories award honors Stiehm for his more than three decades of work as a preeminent leader in the field of pediatric imm......is prize is an honourable reward for the excellent accomplishments of the members of my group and co-workers, an important appreciation for the School as well as Cardiff University and a clear indicator of the current importance of multidisciplinary research, especially in the field of biomedical imaging" Profes...San Francisco VA researcher receives top Veterans Affairs award
...s." Weiner noted that the award "recognizes the accomplishments of the outstanding scientists and staff, past and present, of CIND, and the continued participation of our research subjects, as well as many years of support by the VA." He also acknowledged the research support of NCIRE. This year, for the first...Ronald W. Busuttil receives American Surgical Association's highest honor
...ical organization in the world and to consider the accomplishments of the prior recipients gives me a feeling of grea...liver transplants. In addition to his pioneering accomplishments in surgery, Busuttil has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to teaching and advancing the field of t...Eye diseases gave great painters different vision of their work, Stanford ophthalmologist says
...ecause of eye disease helps further illuminate the accomplishments they achieved despite their disabilities, Marmor said. "There's some reluctance among people in the art world to look outside the historical or psychological influences on the great artists," Marmor said. "I'm open to debate about what these visual...Stephen receives Trendley Dean Memorial Award
...prize and a plaque, is conferred for distinguished accomplishments in research and development in the fields of behavioral science, epidemiology, and public health. It is one of the highest honors the IADR can bestow. Dr. Stephen receives his award today during the Opening Ceremonies of the IADR's 85th General Sess...IADR presents Research in Prosthodontics & Implants Award to Stanford
...urage and give recognition to outstanding research accomplishments in the field of prosthodontics. The Research in Prosthodontics and Implants Award is one of the Distinguished Scientist Awards conferred annually by the IADR, representing the highest honor the IADR can bestow....Jones to receive IADR Award in Geriatric Oral Research
...ate, encourage, and recognize outstanding research accomplishments in the field of geriatric oral research, especially research in the basic and clinical epidemiological sciences associated with geriatric oral research. It is one of the Distinguished Scientist Awards conferred annually, representing the highest hono...ACP hosts 'Internal Medicine 2007' in San Diego
...pients. Through its awards, the College recognizes accomplishments in medical practice, teaching, research, volunteer service, preventive medicine, and other areas....Northwestern surgeon invents teaching technology for scary patient exams
...rican surgeons in the country recognized for their accomplishments in an exhibit titled "New Frontiers In Academic Surgery" at the National Library of Medicine in Bethesda, Md. The exhibit honors black trailblazers and educators in contemporary medicine. Another trail Pugh blazed was to help students perform bet...National Inventors Hall of Fame announces 2007 inductees
...e 2007 group includes seven living inventors whose accomplishments have improved our lives. Medical imaging, information storage, communication networks, and biotechnology are just a few of the areas where their influence can be seen. The 2007 class of inductees: LIVING Paul Baran: Digital packet switc...NOVA to air two-hour documentary on pioneering African American chemist
...Alabama slaves, Julian won world-wide fame for his accomplishments in organic chemistry, especially in the synthesis of medicinal drugs. Entitled "Forgotten Genius," the film, in the words of Jim Shoffner, Ph.D., a former member of the Board of Directors of the American Chemical Society, honors a man who "was an i...GSA confers 2006 Distinguished Mentorship in Gerontology Award to UTMB's Markides
...ofessional students as evidenced by the number and accomplishments of their mentees. Membership in GSA's Behavioral and Social Sciences section is required for the award....U of MN earns $7.9 million NIH grant to expand neuroscience research
... of Alzheimer's plaques are examples of first-time accomplishments that are credited to the unique high magnetic field MR research carried out in CMRR. CMRR's magnets are six times as strong as most MRI machines found in a typical clinical setting. The NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research grants were developed as...Plastic surgery patients honored for courage, altruism
... Cunningham, MD. "Their stories reveal the amazing accomplishments made possible by the special bond between patients and plastic surgeons." Lillie Shockney, 52, of Baltimore, was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent mastectomy in both breasts. Lillie initially postponed reconstruction; however, with the int...AACR CEO Margaret Foti receives cancer service award
...s residing in more than 70 countries. "Dr. Foti's accomplishments at AACR are numerous and her exceptional stewardship of AACR has contributed significantly to the U.S. cancer research infrastructure's status as the best in the world," said AACI Executive Director Barbara Duffy Stewart. In addition to serving as M...The Starr Foundation launches multi-institutional cancer consortium
.../Harvard Cancer Center. Already recognized for its accomplishments in applying the power of genomics to important biomedical problems, the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT is led by Eric S. Lander, Ph.D., a principal leader of the Human Genome Project. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a renowned research and edu...Rutgers College of Nursing professor to be inducted into RAAA Hall of Fame
...n Alumni Alliance Hall of Fame," said Atkins. "The accomplishments of the present and previous inductees are truly noteworthy and I am humbled to be associated with such a distinguished group." A Cherry Hill, N.J. resident, Atkins earned a Ph.D from Temple University's Department of Public Health in 2004. He recei...