Ray DuBois

The AACR distributes Distinguished Public Service Awards to deserving individuals whose extraordinary work has exemplified the AACR’s mission to prevent and cure all cancers through research, education, communication, collaboration, science policy, advocacy, and funding for cancer research.

2022 (Distinguished Service Award): Raymond N. DuBois*
2021: Charles L. Sawyers*, Nancy P. Pelosi, and Kathy Giusti
2020: Roy S. Herbst, Douglas R. Lowy*, Yoshiyuki Majima, and Patricia… Show more

The AACR distributes Distinguished Public Service Awards to deserving individuals whose extraordinary work has exemplified the AACR’s mission to prevent and cure all cancers through research, education, communication, collaboration, science policy, advocacy, and funding for cancer research.

2022 (Distinguished Service Award): Raymond N. DuBois*
2021: Charles L. Sawyers*, Nancy P. Pelosi, and Kathy Giusti
2020: Roy S. Herbst, Douglas R. Lowy*, Yoshiyuki Majima, and Patricia Spears
2019: Daniel D. Von Hoff*, Louis M. Weiner, and Nancy F. Goodman
2018: James E. Williams, Anna D. Barker, Phillip A. Sharp, and C. Kent Osborne
2017: Wilbur E. Bosarge, Jr., Sidney Kimmel, and Jack Whelan
2016: Mary Jackson Scroggins
2015: Miri Ziv
2012: Bayard D. Clarkson, Giuseppe “Gios” Bernardi, and Sherrod Brown
2011: John Edward Porter
2010: Jon Meade Huntsman, Sr., Julie Fleshman, and John E. Niederhuber
2009:Arlen Specter, Kathy Giusti, Nicholas P. Valvano, and Stand Up to Cancer
2007: Arlen Specter, LaSalle D. Leffal, Jr., Harold P. Freeman, Rosa DeLauro, Andrew C. von Eschenbach, Nancy G. Brinker, and Daniel Inouye
2006: Sherry Lansing, Janet Woodcock, Edward Kennedy, and Deborah Pryce
2005: Charles A. Coltman, Jr., Peggy Fleming, Randy “Duke” Cunningham, Arlen Specter, Daniel Q. Haney, and Deidre Downs
2004: Carolyn (Bo) Aldigé, Paula Kim, Kathleen Walas, and C.W. Bill Young
2002: Irene Pritzker, Hamilton Jordan, George H.W. Bush, and R. Kirk Landon
2000: David Khayat and Dianne Feinstein
1999: Donald S. Coffey and Barbara S. Bynum
1996:John Porter, Edward Kennedy, Nancy Kassebaum, Mark Hatfield, and Tom Harkin
1992: Ms. Purchase
1991: Marilyn Tucker Quayle
1990: Louis W. Sullivan
1988:Arthur Holleb and Frank C. Rauscher, Jr.
1981: Laurance S. Rockefeller and R. Lee Clark
1979: Paul G. Rogers and Warren G. Magnuson
1974: Nikolai N. Blokhin
1971: Sidney Farber, Benno C. Schmidt, and Kenneth M. Endicott
1967: John Fogarty, Mary Lasker, and Lister Hill

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Since 1899, when A. N. Marquis printed the First Edition of Who’s Who in America®, Marquis Who’s Who® has chronicled the lives of the most accomplished individuals and innovators from every significant field of endeavor, including politics, business, medicine, law, education, art, religion, and entertainment. Today, Who’s Who in America® remains an essential biographical source for thousands of researchers, journalists, librarians, and executive search firms around the world. Marquis®… Show more

Since 1899, when A. N. Marquis printed the First Edition of Who’s Who in America®, Marquis Who’s Who® has chronicled the lives of the most accomplished individuals and innovators from every significant field of endeavor, including politics, business, medicine, law, education, art, religion, and entertainment. Today, Who’s Who in America® remains an essential biographical source for thousands of researchers, journalists, librarians, and executive search firms around the world. Marquis® publications may be visited at the official Marquis Who’s Who® website at www.marquiswhoswho.com. Show less

The Charles Westfield Coker Endowed Chair in GI Cancer is affiliated with the South Carolina SmartState™ Centers of Excellence. Charles Westfield Coker (born May 10, 1933) is the former president and CEO of Sonoco Products Company of Hartsville, South Carolina. He also served as a director of Bank of America, Sara Lee Corporation, HanesBrands Inc., Springs Industries, and Carolina Power & Light Company (now Progress Energy Inc.), and as chairman of the board of Hollings Cancer Center at the… Show more

The Charles Westfield Coker Endowed Chair in GI Cancer is affiliated with the South Carolina SmartState™ Centers of Excellence. Charles Westfield Coker (born May 10, 1933) is the former president and CEO of Sonoco Products Company of Hartsville, South Carolina. He also served as a director of Bank of America, Sara Lee Corporation, HanesBrands Inc., Springs Industries, and Carolina Power & Light Company (now Progress Energy Inc.), and as chairman of the board of Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina. Along with being initiated into the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame, Coker has been granted South Carolina's highest philanthropic honor, the Order of the Palmetto.

In 2002, the South Carolina General Assembly had the vision to establish the Centers of Economic Excellence or CoEE program. This later became the SmartState® program. The legislation authorized South Carolina’s Research Universities (Clemson University, the Medical University of South Carolina, and the University of South Carolina) to use state provided lottery funds (with at least a 1:1 match of non-state funds) in order to create each Center of Economic Excellence (now SmartState® Centers). The program targeted six key industry areas having the vision of advancing the economy of South Carolina. The SmartState® program has been highly successful. The State’s investment of $198M has resulted in a nearly seven-fold return in non-state matching funds. Show less

Founded in 1518 by a Royal Charter from King Henry VIII, the Royal College of Physicians of London is the oldest medical college in England. It continues to play a pivotal role in raising standards and shaping public health in the UK today.

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) was established originally as the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 1970 by the National Academy of Sciences, and it addresses critical issues in health, science, medicine, and related policy and inspires positive actions across sectors. The NAM works alongside the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Engineering to provide independent, objective analysis and advice to the nation and conduct other activities to solve complex problems and… Show more

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) was established originally as the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 1970 by the National Academy of Sciences, and it addresses critical issues in health, science, medicine, and related policy and inspires positive actions across sectors. The NAM works alongside the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Engineering to provide independent, objective analysis and advice to the nation and conduct other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine also encourage education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding. With their election, NAM members make a commitment to volunteer their service in National Academies activities. Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. New members are elected by current members through a process that recognizes individuals who have made major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care, and public health. Show less

The American Association for Cancer Research established this award in 2007 in honor of Margaret Foti, PhD, MD (hc), for her exemplary leadership of the AACR as its chief executive officer; for her sustained, outstanding work in fostering research, scholarly communications, education and training, science policy and public education; and for her extraordinary dedication and contributions to the conquest of cancer.

This award recognizes a true champion of cancer research, an individual… Show more

The American Association for Cancer Research established this award in 2007 in honor of Margaret Foti, PhD, MD (hc), for her exemplary leadership of the AACR as its chief executive officer; for her sustained, outstanding work in fostering research, scholarly communications, education and training, science policy and public education; and for her extraordinary dedication and contributions to the conquest of cancer.

This award recognizes a true champion of cancer research, an individual who embodies the sustained commitment of Margaret Foti to the prevention and cure of cancer. The award is given to an individual whose leadership and extraordinary achievements in cancer research or in support of cancer research have made a major impact on the field. Such achievements include contributions to the acceleration of progress in cancer research, raising national or international awareness of cancer research, or other demonstrations of a sustained commitment to the conquest of cancer. Show less

The Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) recognizes students, residents and faculty who are exemplars of compassionate patient care and who serve as role models, mentors, and leaders in medicine. GHHS members are peer nominated and are the ones that others say they want taking care of their own family.

MUSC has established the Paul B. Underwood, Jr. Chapter here in Charleston, SC.

The Society currently has about 30,000 members in training and practice.

The Society is named after Tinsley R. Harrison who served as the first Chief Resident in the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University, and who became one of the premier academic physicians in the US. The Society exists to promote medical research relevant to internal medicine as a career discipline. The purposes of the Society are to benefit and aid the education, research, and patient care missions of its members by holding forums and meetings, and publishing appropriate educational… Show more

The Society is named after Tinsley R. Harrison who served as the first Chief Resident in the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University, and who became one of the premier academic physicians in the US. The Society exists to promote medical research relevant to internal medicine as a career discipline. The purposes of the Society are to benefit and aid the education, research, and patient care missions of its members by holding forums and meetings, and publishing appropriate educational materials approved by its members. The Society also exists to support new initiatives in education, biomedical research, and patient care for the benefit of physicians who practice internal medicine. Show less

The AACR Foundation supports the groundbreaking work of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) – the first and largest cancer research organization in the world with a membership of more than 40,000 professionals residing in 108 countries and territories working on the front lines of the effort to eradicate cancer. The Foundation backs every aspect of high-quality, innovative cancer research.

The American Clinical and Climatological Association (ACCA) was organized in 1884 by a group of physicians and scientists who set about to improve medical education, research, and practice in the US. Its initial concern was with tuberculosis and its treatment by residence in a suitable climate. Throughout its long history, the Association has expanded its interests to all scientific and clinical aspects of medicine and its specialties as well as epidemiology, preventive and environmental… Show more

The American Clinical and Climatological Association (ACCA) was organized in 1884 by a group of physicians and scientists who set about to improve medical education, research, and practice in the US. Its initial concern was with tuberculosis and its treatment by residence in a suitable climate. Throughout its long history, the Association has expanded its interests to all scientific and clinical aspects of medicine and its specialties as well as epidemiology, preventive and environmental medicine, while retaining a continuing interest in the influence of global climate changes on health and disease.

Dr. Metzger began practicing medicine in Toledo, Ohio, following his extensive training, but ill health (presumably tuberculosis) caused him to move in 1909 to Monrovia, California, where he worked as an assistant physician at the Pottenger TB Sanatorium until 1911. Later that year, Dr. Metzger moved to Tucson, Arizona, where he opened the city's first tuberculosis sanatorium. After operating the sanatorium for several years, he spent a year in Leysin, Switzerland, studying “sun therapy” (heliotherapy) under Dr. August Rollier. He continued to practice after his return to Tucson and helped to found another sanatorium, the Desert Sanatorium, in conjunction with two other Tucson physicians in 1925. The Desert Sanatorium later evolved into Tucson Medical Center, today the largest private hospital in Southern Arizona. During the Spanish-American War, Metzger served in the medical corps and remained in the Army medical reserve corps during World War I. Show less

Named for Robert Dalton. In 1972 Mr. Dalton moved to Arizona from New York to retire. He had always had an interest in cancer research and in 1978 established the Dalton endowment at Arizona State University.

The Gonzalo Río Arronte Foundation, IAP (FGRA) is a private nonprofit and non-affiliated party, race or religion institution founded in 2000. Its headquarters are located in Mexico City and its scope of action covers the whole country.

Its corporate purpose is to grant donations and awards that carry out projects of social benefit in matters of Health, Addictions and Water, in accordance with the policies and rules established by its Board of Trustees and its Technical… Show more

The Gonzalo Río Arronte Foundation, IAP (FGRA) is a private nonprofit and non-affiliated party, race or religion institution founded in 2000. Its headquarters are located in Mexico City and its scope of action covers the whole country.

Its corporate purpose is to grant donations and awards that carry out projects of social benefit in matters of Health, Addictions and Water, in accordance with the policies and rules established by its Board of Trustees and its Technical Committees.

The Foundation was born thanks to the generosity of Gonzalo Río Arronte, who in 1993 ordered, through an open public will, the creation of an institution that today bears his name and carries out his legacy. Show less

The International Society of Gastroenterological Carcinogenesis (ISGC) was founded as a result of the First International Conference on Gastroenterological Carcinogenesis held in Hiroshima, Japan in 1996.

The purpose of the International Society of Gastroenterological Carcinogenesis (ISGC) is to encourage and develop research and communication in the areas of gastroenterological biology and oncology research in both basic and clinical aspects through meetings and publications.
It's… Show more

The International Society of Gastroenterological Carcinogenesis (ISGC) was founded as a result of the First International Conference on Gastroenterological Carcinogenesis held in Hiroshima, Japan in 1996.

The purpose of the International Society of Gastroenterological Carcinogenesis (ISGC) is to encourage and develop research and communication in the areas of gastroenterological biology and oncology research in both basic and clinical aspects through meetings and publications.
It's goal is to support research that helps achieve a better understanding of the genesis and progression of gastroenterological cancer. The society's goal is to provide information for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer. Show less

The mission of the American Association for Cancer Research is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, and collaboration. Through its programs and services, the AACR fosters research in cancer and related biomedical science; accelerates the dissemination of new research findings among scientists and others dedicated to the conquest of cancer; promotes science education and training; and advances the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and… Show more

The mission of the American Association for Cancer Research is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, and collaboration. Through its programs and services, the AACR fosters research in cancer and related biomedical science; accelerates the dissemination of new research findings among scientists and others dedicated to the conquest of cancer; promotes science education and training; and advances the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world. Show less

The Hopkins Society of Scholars was created on the recommendation of then Hopkins president Milton S. Eisenhower and approved by the university board of trustees on May 1, 1967. The society -- the first of its kind in the nation -- inducts former postdoctoral fellows, postdoctoral degree recipients, house staff and junior or visiting faculty who have served at least a year at Johns Hopkins and thereafter gained marked distinction elsewhere in their fields of physical, biological, medical… Show more

The Hopkins Society of Scholars was created on the recommendation of then Hopkins president Milton S. Eisenhower and approved by the university board of trustees on May 1, 1967. The society -- the first of its kind in the nation -- inducts former postdoctoral fellows, postdoctoral degree recipients, house staff and junior or visiting faculty who have served at least a year at Johns Hopkins and thereafter gained marked distinction elsewhere in their fields of physical, biological, medical, social or engineering sciences or in the humanities and for whom at least five years have elapsed since their last Johns Hopkins affiliation. The Committee of the Johns Hopkins Society of Scholars, whose members are equally distributed among the academic divisions, elects a limited number of scholars from the candidates nominated by the academic divisions with postdoctoral programs. Show less

The awards, sponsored by Oxford University Press, are presented at the biannual meetings of the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR). The Anthony Dipple Carcinogenesis Award is given for major contributions to research in the field of carcinogenesis.

Dr. Dipple was born in England in 1940 and received his PhD in biological chemistry from the University of Birmingham in 1964. After a post-doc at the McArdle Laboratory with Charles Heidelberger, he joined the Institute for… Show more

The awards, sponsored by Oxford University Press, are presented at the biannual meetings of the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR). The Anthony Dipple Carcinogenesis Award is given for major contributions to research in the field of carcinogenesis.

Dr. Dipple was born in England in 1940 and received his PhD in biological chemistry from the University of Birmingham in 1964. After a post-doc at the McArdle Laboratory with Charles Heidelberger, he joined the Institute for Cancer Research in London where he began his life-long research on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. There, with Philip Lawley and Peter Brooks he studied the metabolic activation of these carcinogens and their interaction with DNA. In 1975, he moved to the newly created NCI research labs in Frederick, MD, where he remained until his death.

He was a world authority on DNA alkylation and polycyclic hydrocarbon-DNA adducts. His scientific contributions included studies on the mutagenic properties of different hydrocarbon-DNA adducts, and the importance of tissue-specific activation of PAH's in vivo. In 1980 he established the journal Carcinogenesis with R. Colin Garner, and continued as an executive editor until his death. Dr. Dipple authored 164 papers, served on review boards, and mentored numerous post-docs in his lab in Frederick. Show less

Benjamin F. Byrd Jr., M.D., a founding member of the board of overseers for Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and a hometown champion for cancer prevention and research. Born and raised in Nashville, Dr. Byrd was a former clinical professor of Surgery at Vanderbilt and earned his B.A. degree here in 1938 and his M.D. in 1941. His father, the late B.F. Byrd, M.D., graduated from Vanderbilt Medical School in 1916 and practiced here for years. Dr. Byrd served in World War II as Commanding Officer… Show more

Benjamin F. Byrd Jr., M.D., a founding member of the board of overseers for Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and a hometown champion for cancer prevention and research. Born and raised in Nashville, Dr. Byrd was a former clinical professor of Surgery at Vanderbilt and earned his B.A. degree here in 1938 and his M.D. in 1941. His father, the late B.F. Byrd, M.D., graduated from Vanderbilt Medical School in 1916 and practiced here for years. Dr. Byrd served in World War II as Commanding Officer of the 314th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, known as M.A.S.H. He earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star and the Purple Heart for his service. He served as local, state and national president of the American Cancer Society, chairman of the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer, and chairman of the Tennessee Medical Association's Committee on Cancer. He was named outstanding Nashvillian in 1986 for his role as president of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. Under his leadership, the city became an American Airlines hub, gained the Saturn automotive plant and helped expand the airport terminal, among other developments. Show less

The tradition of AAAS Fellows dates to 1874 and comprises an illustrious group of scientists. Among them are astronomer Maria Mitchell, who discovered a comet that now carries her name and was elected Fellow in 1875; inventor Thomas Edison, whose creations included the incandescent light bulb and was elected Fellow in 1878; anthropologist Margaret Mead whose field research on culture and personality attracted much acclaim and was elected Fellow in 1934, and American biologist James Watson who… Show more

The tradition of AAAS Fellows dates to 1874 and comprises an illustrious group of scientists. Among them are astronomer Maria Mitchell, who discovered a comet that now carries her name and was elected Fellow in 1875; inventor Thomas Edison, whose creations included the incandescent light bulb and was elected Fellow in 1878; anthropologist Margaret Mead whose field research on culture and personality attracted much acclaim and was elected Fellow in 1934, and American biologist James Watson who, along with others, helped discover the structure of DNA and was elected Fellow in 1965. Show less

Established in 1968, this recognition prize honors a senior investigator who has made major accomplishments in basic research that have significantly advanced the science and/or practice of gastroenterology. For the purpose of this award, the term “gastroenterology” encompasses any gastrointestinal discipline, including hepatology.

Scientists whose discoveries have led to fundamental advances in the science and treatment of cancer are the recipients of the Kirk A. and Dorothy P. Landon Foundation and the American Association for Cancer Research.

The Dorothy P. Landon-AACR Prize for Translational Cancer Research is the largest such award offered to cancer researchers from a professional society of their peers. The recipients for each prize receive an unrestricted cash award of $200,000 and present a scientific… Show more

Scientists whose discoveries have led to fundamental advances in the science and treatment of cancer are the recipients of the Kirk A. and Dorothy P. Landon Foundation and the American Association for Cancer Research.

The Dorothy P. Landon-AACR Prize for Translational Cancer Research is the largest such award offered to cancer researchers from a professional society of their peers. The recipients for each prize receive an unrestricted cash award of $200,000 and present a scientific lecture at the AACR Annual Meeting. Show less

This endowed chair was established in 1991 by E. Bronson Ingram, then president and CEO of Ingram Industries and chairman of the Vanderbilt Board of Trust. Honoring Ingram’s mother, the late Hortense Bigelow Ingram, the chair provides continued support for innovative cancer research.

“There is no one I would feel more comfortable holding a chair named for my grandmother than Ray DuBois,” said Orrin Ingram, president and CEO of Ingram Industries, chair of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer… Show more

This endowed chair was established in 1991 by E. Bronson Ingram, then president and CEO of Ingram Industries and chairman of the Vanderbilt Board of Trust. Honoring Ingram’s mother, the late Hortense Bigelow Ingram, the chair provides continued support for innovative cancer research.

“There is no one I would feel more comfortable holding a chair named for my grandmother than Ray DuBois,” said Orrin Ingram, president and CEO of Ingram Industries, chair of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Board of Overseers and leader of Vanderbilt-Ingram’s and Vanderbilt Medical Center’s ongoing fund-raising initiatives, the Imagine a World Without Cancer and the Shape the Future campaigns. “Ray is a true leader in his field and has taken cancer research to the next level. I’m hopeful that the support that this chair provides will enable him to push even further toward the goal of a world without cancer.” Show less

THE NIH Merit Award provides long-term grant support to investigators whose research competence and productivity are distinctly superior and who are highly likely to continue to perform in an outstanding manner. Investigators may not apply for a MERIT award. Program staff and/or members of the cognizant National Advisory Council/Board will identify candidates for the MERIT award during the course of review of competing research grant applications prepared and submitted in accordance with… Show more

THE NIH Merit Award provides long-term grant support to investigators whose research competence and productivity are distinctly superior and who are highly likely to continue to perform in an outstanding manner. Investigators may not apply for a MERIT award. Program staff and/or members of the cognizant National Advisory Council/Board will identify candidates for the MERIT award during the course of review of competing research grant applications prepared and submitted in accordance with regular PHS requirements. Show less

The AACR was founded in 1907 by a group of 11 physicians and scientists interested in research, "to further the investigation and spread the knowledge of cancer." Today, the AACR accelerates progress toward the prevention and cure of cancer by promoting research, education, communication, and collaboration.

This award honors the recipient and provides incentive to investigators relatively early in their careers (not more than 50 years of age) who are engaged in the practice of medicine, for research that has made, or promises to soon make, a notable contribution to improved clinical care in the field of cancer.

The Gastroenterology Research Group (GRG) was established in 1955 stemming from the desire from younger American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) members in academic centers to have a forum for the discussion of scientific issues and new research problems in digestive diseases, according to a report prepared by Dr. Joseph Kirsner.

The GRG is dedicated to promoting and expanding and the science of gastroenterology through clinical and basic research. With intense competition for… Show more

The Gastroenterology Research Group (GRG) was established in 1955 stemming from the desire from younger American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) members in academic centers to have a forum for the discussion of scientific issues and new research problems in digestive diseases, according to a report prepared by Dr. Joseph Kirsner.

The GRG is dedicated to promoting and expanding and the science of gastroenterology through clinical and basic research. With intense competition for young investigator (physician-scientists and doctoral scientists) funding, the GRG recognizes the need to provide career support for this often vulnerable population. Thus the GRG aims to provide a network for scientists to promote the exchange of cutting edge scientific information, to enhance the flow of scientific communications and foster partnerships between basic and clinical investigators, and to cultivate, support, and promote young investigators (MD and PhD) from fellowship or post-doctoral training through successful initiation and renewal of grant awards from local and federal agencies. Show less

Elliot Voss Newman was a distinguished cardiologist, scientist, medical scholar and teacher. A graduate of Harvard College and Medical School, he came to Vanderbilt from Johns Hopkins in 1952 to start a program of clinical physiology and research. At one point, he was the author of the electrocardiography chapter in Harrisons’ Textbook of Medicine and of the renal physiology chapter in Cecil and Loeb’s textbook. He was a pioneer in the development of medical engineering and the use of applied… Show more

Elliot Voss Newman was a distinguished cardiologist, scientist, medical scholar and teacher. A graduate of Harvard College and Medical School, he came to Vanderbilt from Johns Hopkins in 1952 to start a program of clinical physiology and research. At one point, he was the author of the electrocardiography chapter in Harrisons’ Textbook of Medicine and of the renal physiology chapter in Cecil and Loeb’s textbook. He was a pioneer in the development of medical engineering and the use of applied mathematics and computer science for clinical problems. Dr. Newman was the first Joe and Morris Werthan Professor of Experimental Medicine at Vanderbilt and was founder of the Clinical Research Center, which bears his name. Show less

The Southern Society for Clinical Investigation is dedicated to the advancement of medical research and the exchange of knowledge, information and ideas. Its members are committed to mentoring future generations of medical investigators and promoting careers in academic medicine.

On October 5, 1946, representatives from nineteen Southern Medical Schools met in New Orleans to organize the formation of a regional society of clinical investigators. The new organization, named the Southern… Show more

The Southern Society for Clinical Investigation is dedicated to the advancement of medical research and the exchange of knowledge, information and ideas. Its members are committed to mentoring future generations of medical investigators and promoting careers in academic medicine.

On October 5, 1946, representatives from nineteen Southern Medical Schools met in New Orleans to organize the formation of a regional society of clinical investigators. The new organization, named the Southern Society for Clinical Research (SSCR), held its first meeting at the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans on January 25, 1947. Fifty selected "Founders" attended, 18 abstracts were presented, and Tinsley Harrison was named the organization's first president. Show less

Dr. Raymond N. DuBois Jr., was named the Mina Cobb Wallace Professor in Gastroenterology and Cancer Prevention in 1998. Noted Gallatin physician Dr. John B. Wallace endowed the $1.25 million chair in memory of his mother, Mina Cobb Wallace. Dr. Wallace received his undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from the University of Tennessee (UT). After serving in the medical corps during World War II, he returned to UT for his medical degree. He interned in Mobile, Ala., then set up a… Show more

Dr. Raymond N. DuBois Jr., was named the Mina Cobb Wallace Professor in Gastroenterology and Cancer Prevention in 1998. Noted Gallatin physician Dr. John B. Wallace endowed the $1.25 million chair in memory of his mother, Mina Cobb Wallace. Dr. Wallace received his undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from the University of Tennessee (UT). After serving in the medical corps during World War II, he returned to UT for his medical degree. He interned in Mobile, Ala., then set up a general and obstetric practice in his hometown of Gallatin. Dr. Wallace was largely responsible for the establishment of Sumner County Hospital (now Sumner Regional Medical Center) and what was then Gallatin's first modern nursing home. The proceeds from the 1986 sale of the nursing home helped fund the annuity trust for the Mina Cobb Wallace Chair in Gastroenterology and Cancer Prevention. Show less

The AGA Research Awards Program serves to support talented investigators who are pursuing careers in digestive disease research. A research grant from the AGA Research Foundation ensures that a major proportion of the recipient’s time is protected for research.

These awards were established in 1990 to honor the founder of AFMR, Dr. Henry Christian.

Henry A. Christian was born in Virginia and graduated from Randolph-Mason College in 1895. He received his M.D. at Johns Hopkins in 1900 and worked with Frank Burr Mallory (1862-1941) at the Boston City Hospital. In 1908 he was appointed Jersey professor of theory and practice and became the first physician-in-chief to the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, retiring in 1939. He reported a typical example… Show more

These awards were established in 1990 to honor the founder of AFMR, Dr. Henry Christian.

Henry A. Christian was born in Virginia and graduated from Randolph-Mason College in 1895. He received his M.D. at Johns Hopkins in 1900 and worked with Frank Burr Mallory (1862-1941) at the Boston City Hospital. In 1908 he was appointed Jersey professor of theory and practice and became the first physician-in-chief to the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, retiring in 1939. He reported a typical example of Hand-Schüller-Christian disease in 1919. He was an outstanding teacher and clinician who wrote a number of texts and guided many young people into academic medicine. Show less

Promoting basic research is a prerequisite to Boehringer Ingelheim's research & development mission and an integral part of their social responsibility. The company supports several awards and sponsors several scientific activities conducted by curiosity-driven scientists. Central to success in research and development are scientists who can bridge basic research to science in the pharmaceutical industry.

The objective of the AGA Industry Research Scholar Award (RSA) is to support young gastroenterologists working toward independent and productive research careers in digestive diseases by ensuring that a major proportion of their time is protected for research (i.e. a minimum of 75 percent effort dedicated to the proposed project). The award will support young faculty (not fellows) who have demonstrated exceptional promise and have some record of accomplishment in research.

Merck Publishing offers resources for “The Merck Manual Award” provided annually to outstanding medical students. The qualifications for the award are determined by each medical school.

The Welch Foundation is a legacy to the world from Robert Alonzo Welch, a self-made man with a strong sense of responsibility to humankind, an enthusiastic respect for chemistry and a deep love for his adopted state of Texas. Mr. Welch came to Houston as a youth and later made his fortune in oil and minerals. Over the course of his career and life, he became convinced of the importance of chemistry for the betterment of the world. He had a belief in science and the role it would play in the… Show more

The Welch Foundation is a legacy to the world from Robert Alonzo Welch, a self-made man with a strong sense of responsibility to humankind, an enthusiastic respect for chemistry and a deep love for his adopted state of Texas. Mr. Welch came to Houston as a youth and later made his fortune in oil and minerals. Over the course of his career and life, he became convinced of the importance of chemistry for the betterment of the world. He had a belief in science and the role it would play in the future. In his will, Mr. Welch stated: “I have long been impressed with the great possibilities for the betterment of Mankind that lay in the field of research in the domain of Chemistry.” With his death in 1952, Mr. Welch left a generous portion of his estate to his employees and their families. The balance began what is now The Welch Foundation.

The Welch Foundation, based in Houston, Texas, is one of the nation's largest private funding sources for basic chemical research. Since its founding in 1954, the organization has contributed to the advancement of chemistry through research grants, departmental programs, endowed chairs and other special projects at educational institutions in Texas. The Foundation hosts an annual chemical research conference in Houston that attracts hundreds of the leading chemists and sponsors the Welch Award in Chemistry. The Foundation also bestows the Norman Hackerman Award in Chemical Research, an award that recognizes the work of scientists who are early in their careers and working in Texas. Show less

The American Liver Foundation (ALF) is a national, voluntary, non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of hepatitis and other liver diseases through research, education and advocacy. Established in 1976, ALF provides a national help line, educational information and programs, physician referrals, extensive scientific research grants, and a nationwide network of chapters and support groups.

Today the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ scholarship program consists of more than 800 scholarships and nearly $14 million awarded in 2020. In 1973 only 4 scholarships were awarded in the State of Texas by the scholarship program. In 2020, more than 2,300 students are on Rodeo scholarships, attending more than 80 different Texas colleges and universities. The value of these scholarships is approximately $50 million. The Rodeo has presented more than 19,000 scholarships since the first… Show more

Today the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ scholarship program consists of more than 800 scholarships and nearly $14 million awarded in 2020. In 1973 only 4 scholarships were awarded in the State of Texas by the scholarship program. In 2020, more than 2,300 students are on Rodeo scholarships, attending more than 80 different Texas colleges and universities. The value of these scholarships is approximately $50 million. The Rodeo has presented more than 19,000 scholarships since the first scholarship was awarded in 1957 with a value of total awarded scholarships amounting to over $230,000,000. Show less