AWARDS FOR THE YEAR 2001
To be Presented at the PAS Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland
JOSEPH W. ST. GEME, JR. LEADERSHIP AWARD
Presented by the Federation of Pediatric Organizations
Russell W. Chesney, M.D.
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Sunday, April 29, 11:15 am, Ballroom I-II
JOHN HOWLAND AWARD
Presented by the American Pediatric Society
The American Pediatric Society's highest award, the John Howland Medal, has been given since 1952 to honor those who have significantly contributed to advancements in the field of pediatrics.
Delbert A. Fisher, M.D.Quest Diagnostics-Nichols Institute, San Juan Capistrano, CASunday, April 29, 10:15-11:45 am, Ballroom I-II
YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD
Presented by the Society for Pediatric Research
This award was designed to honor and recognize young physicians as they embark on a career in investigative pediatrics. One award per year is presented and provides an honorarium of $2,000, plus travel expenses to the Pediatric Academic Societies' annual meeting. Eligible nominees may hold the rank up to and including assistant professor. They must be less than 40 years of age at the time of the annual meeting at which the award is presented. The winning applicant is selected on the basis of published research.
James E. Crowe, Jr., M.D.Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TNNeonatal Immune Responses to Viral Infection or ImmunizationPresented in: SPR Presidential Plenary SessionMonday, April 30, 10:15 am -- 12:00 noon, Ballroom I-II
E. MEAD JOHNSON AWARDS
Presented by the Society for Pediatric Research
This award was designed to honor and recognize outstanding scientific contributions and attainments in pediatric research. Each of two recipients will receive an honorarium of $10,000 plus travel expenses to the Pediatric Academic Societies' annual meeting. Nominees must have received their first doctoral degree in 1980 or later. Research must be related to pediatrics and published recently.
Alan D. D'Andrea, M.D.Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Children's Hospital, BostonHematopoiesis, Fanconi Anemia, and CancerPresented in: SPR Presidential Plenary SessionMonday, April 30, 10:15 am -- 12:00 noon, Ballroom I-II
Steve A.N. Goldstein, M.A., M.D., Ph.D.Yale University School of MedicineIon Channels: Molecular Basis for Function and DiseasePresented in: SPR Presidential Plenary SessionMonday, April 30, 10:15 am -- 12:00 noon, Ballroom I-II
DAVID G. NATHAN RESEARCH AWARD
Presented by the Society for Pediatric Research
The David G. Nathan in Basic Research by a Fellow has been established by the colleagues, trainees, and friends of Dr. Nathan. The Award marks Dr. Nathan's many achievements in every aspect of academic Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology, but most particularly celebrates his mentorship of young physicians during the formative years of their research careers. The SPR presented the first David G. Nathan Award at the meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies and American Academy of Pediatric Joint Meeting in 2000. The designated fellow will receive the award during the Presidential Plenary Session of the SPR and will present the selected abstract at a selected session.
Jenny Kim, M.D.Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCytoplasmic micro Heavy Chain Confers Sensitivity to Dexamethasone-Induced Apoptosis in Early B Lineage CellsPresented In: Hematology/Oncology Platform SessionSaturday, April 28, 2:45 pm, Meeting Rooms 309-310
RICHARD D. ROWE AWARD IN PERINATAL CARDIOLOGY
Presented by the Society for Pediatric Research
This award was established in 1989 by colleagues, trainees, and friends of Dr. Richard Rowe to honor his personal achievements, commitment to academic excellence, integrity and humility. The winning candidate is selected by a committee from the Society for Pediatric Research on the basis of the candidate's academic achievement and potential and the quality of the work presented in the abstract. The award is presented in a cardiology session at the spring meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies and carries a monetary prize of $1,000.
Hiroko Wakimoto, M.D., Ph.D.Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolCsx/Nkx2.5 Transgene Mice Development Cardiac Electrophysiological AbnormalityPresented in: Heart and Lung Development Platform SessionMonday, April 30, 2:45 pm -- 4:45 pm, Meeting Rooms 321-323Presentation at 4:30 pm
SPR RESEARCH AWARDS
The Society for Pediatric Research annually honors students, house officers and fellows engaged in pediatric research. These awards are designed to encourage pediatricians in training to pursue careers in academic pediatrics. Each award ($1,000) will be given annually to individuals in each category at the SPR meetings. Awards will be made only when there are worthy candidates.
STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS
Presented by the Society for Pediatric Research
Given prior to the earning of the M.D. or Ph.D. degree
Johan LofgrenOulu University, Oulu, FinlandAssociation between Surfactant Protein A (SP-A) Gene Locus and Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection in Infancy (Abstract 1073)Presented in: Genetic Basis of Disease II PlatformMonday, April 30, 9:00 am, Room 317
Roy O. MathewAlbert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NYRole of Meprin (MEP) in Diabetic Nephropathy (DN): Effect of Inhibition of the Renin-Angiotensin Axis (Abstract 2441)Presented in: Poster Session I Poster Session, Poster 208Saturday, April 28, 5:15 pm - 7:15 pm, Exhibit Hall F & G
Mai PhungBaylor College of Medicine, Houston, TXPituitary Homeobox Factor-1: Novel Transcription Factor in Adrenal Steroidogenesis (Abstract 611)Presented in: Endocrinology III PlatformTuesday, May 1, 9:30 am, Room 328/329
HOUSE OFFICER RESEARCH AWARDS
Presented by the Society for Pediatric Research
Given prior to the completion of residency
Kimberly McCrudden, M.D.New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NYDevelopment of a Metastasizing Model of Hepatoblastoma and Inhibition of Xenograft Growth by Anti-Angiogenic Therapy with Topotecan (Abstract 1196)Presented in: Poster Session II Poster Session, Poster 44Sunday, April 29, 11:45 am - 1:45 pm, Exhibit Hall F & G
Cary R. Murphy, M.D.University of Iowa, Iowa City, IASurvivin mRNA Is Downregulated During Xenopus laevis Embryogenesis (Abstract 320)Presented in: Poster Session III Poster Session, Poster 401Monday, April 30, 4:45 pm - 6:30 pm, Exhibit Hall F & G
Maria Nguyen, M.D.University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TXPhospholipase A2 Activation by Group B Streptococci: Effect of Capsule (Abstract 1728)Presented in: Neonatal Infections: Mechanisms of Injury Poster Symposium, Poster 7Sunday, April 29, 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm, Room 321/323
FELLOW CLINICAL RESEARCH AWARDS
Presented by the Society for Pediatric Research
Given prior to the completion of fellowship
Hulya Bayir, M.D.Children's Hopsital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PAAssessment of Antioxidant Reserve and Oxidative Stress in Cerebrospinal Fluid after Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in Infants and Children (Abstract 234)Presented in: Critical Care PlatformMonday, April 30, 4:00 pm, Room 327
Wikrom Karnsakul, M.D.Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TXFrequency of Disaccharidase Deficiencies in Childhood Chronic Abdominal Pain (Abstract 659)Presented in: Poster Session III Poster Session, Poster 249Monday, April 30, 4:45 pm - 6:30 pm, Exhibit Hall F & G
Susmita Pati, M.D.Columbia University, New York, NYDoes Managed Care Control Health Expenditures for Children - A Societal Perspective (Abstract 1098)Presented in: Disparities of Care and Cost of Care Poster Symposium, Poster 5Sunday, April 29, 8:00 am - 10:00 am, Room 308
FELLOW BASIC RESEARCH AWARDS
Presented by the Society for Pediatric Research
Given prior to the completion of fellowship
Patrick D. Brophy, M.D.Mott Children's Hospital/University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MIPAX2 Activates Glial Cell Derived Neurotrophic Factor in the Developing Excretory System (Abstract 289)Presented in: Developmental Biology PlatformSunday, April 29, 4:45 pm, Room 317
So Young Lee, M.D.Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CAHypoxia-Inducible Factor-1 Regulates Lactase Gene Transcription in Response to Hypoxia in Intestinal Epithelial Cells (Abstract 642)Presented in: Gastroenterology PlatformMonday, April 30, 2:45 pm, Room 317
Lawrence S. Prince, M.D.University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IAKeratinocyte Growth Factor Stimulation of Human Airway Epithelia: Microarray Analysis of Gene Expression Uncovers a Role in Interferon Signaling (Abstract 170)Presented in: Heart and Lung Development PlatformMonday, April 30, 4:00 pm, Room 321/323
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