Dr. Stephen I. Katz
The Society of
Investigative Dermatology (SID) is presenting NIAMS director
Dr. Stephen I. Katz its highest honor -- the Stephen Rothman
Memorial Award, given annually for "distinguished service to
investigative cutaneous medicine." It recognizes Katz for
"exceptional achievements in the form of major scientific
publications, outstanding performance as a teacher, and
attraction of young, promising investigators with a medical
or basic science background into dermatologic research." SID
president Dr. John J. Voorhees will present the award in a
ceremony on Apr. 24 at the Sheraton Washington Hotel.
Dr. Marjam Behar
The Division of Research
Grants recently gave the EEO Special Achievement Award to
Dr. Marjam Behar, a scientific review administrator in the
biochemical sciences initial review group, for her work on
Project SEED (Summer Educational Experience for the
Economically Disadvantaged), an ongoing program developed by
the American Chemical Society nearly 30 years ago. The
program each year supports hundreds of disadvantaged high
school students with promising scientific abilities,
offering mentorships and hands-on summer research
experience. Behar has been active in the program for a
number of years.
NIH Merit Awards for Seven NIDDK Employees
Seven NIDDK employees
recently won NIH Merit Awards for outstanding performance
and commitment to the mission of NIDDK. Standing (from l)
are
Sharon Bourque, who was cited for outstanding
performance in the Digestive Diseases Core Centers and the
Obesity/Nutrition Research Centers;
Dr. Robert Coonley, who
was noted for contributions in contract administration for
the extramural program and the Office of the Director;
Katrina Gross, recognized for contract administration for
the intramural research program and the Office of the
Director;
Jim Krebs-Smith, honored for upgrading computer
programming for the Human Nutrition Research and Information
Management System; and
Dr. Lakshmanan Sankaran, who was
cited for his contributions to scientific peer review
activities. Seated are
Gayla Elder-Leak, who was recognized
for her leadership of support staff, accomplishments in
research administration and commitment to the mission of
NIDDK; and NIDDK director
Dr. Phillip Gorden, who
congratulated all winners. Not shown is Amy H. Darwin, who
was noted for excellent secretarial skills and an
unfailingly positive attitude.
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