© 1999 by Oxford University Press
Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 91, No. 2, 117-118,
January 20, 1999
© 1999 Oxford University Press
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Awards, Appointments, Announcements
President Bill Clinton recently named nine scientists to receive the National Medal of Science, the nation's highest scientific honor. Among them were two cancer researchers.Bruce N. Ames, Ph.D., of the University of California at Berkeley, was named for his studies on mutation, cancer and aging. Janet D. Rowley, M.D., of the University of Chicago, was named for her discovery of chromosomal translocations in cancer.
The National Medal of Science recognizes achievements in physical, biological, mathematical, engineering, social, and behavioral sciences. It has been awarded to 362 individuals since 1962.
Steck Honored
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer
Immunomedics Science Award
Koprowski Professorship
Boman Appointed
RPCI Names Executive
Podoloff Elected
Fox Chase Names Torosian
NCI Management Appointment
Procept Names Rulewski
Cell Biology Director
EACR Elects Secretary General
CSHL to Grant Degrees
Genetics Curriculum