© 1999 by Oxford University Press
Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 91, No. 24, 2078-2080,
December 15, 1999
© 1999 Oxford University Press
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Awards, Appointments, Announcements
The Cancer Research Foundation of America, Alexandria, Va., presented its 1999 Frontline Awards to Jo Ann H. Emerson, William Novelli, and Abigail Trafford to recognized their efforts in the "frontlines" of communication about general cancer prevention and about lung cancer prevention.Emerson (R-Mo.), a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, was recognized for her dedication to raising awareness of lung cancer. Novelli, president of the National Center for Tobacco Free Kids, was honored for focusing attention on tobacco use reduction in children. Trafford, the Washington Post health editor, was recognized for work to educate the public about cancer prevention including lung cancer.
Koch Prize
The Robert Koch Foundation, Bonn, Germany, presented the Robert Koch Prize to Ralph
M. Steinman, Ph.D., Rockefeller University, New York, and the Robert Koch Gold Medal to
Barry R. Bloom, Ph.D., of the Harvard University School
Distinguished Faculty Award
Rogers Award
Annual ACS Awards
Baker, Brown Honored
New ASTRO President
HHMI Names Two
ACS Elects Officers
Adamson Appointed
Swain Appointed
Temin Professorship Filled