Dr. Morton Coleman, clinical professor of medicine, was honored with the "Ellen Glesby Cohen Award" from the Lymphoma Research Foundation on Oct. 19 in New York. The award, presented during the Foundation's "Discovery Gala" celebration, acknowledges Dr. Coleman's longstanding contributions in the field of lymphoma research. The award is named after the late Ellen Glesby Cohen, who established the Lymphoma Research Foundation in 1991.
Dr. Morton Coleman was honored at the Lymphoma Research Foundation's "Discovery Gala."
Dr. Andrew Dannenberg, the Henry R. Erle, M.D.—Roberts Family Professor of Medicine and professor of medicine in surgery, is the recipient of a grant from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) for his outstanding achievements in breast cancer research. The grant was presented at the Oct. 13th Annual BCRF Symposium and "Knockout" Luncheon at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.
Dr. Mark Lachs, professor of medicine, has been named the Irene F. and I. Roy Psaty Distinguished Professor of Clinical Medicine. The Professorship was established in 1983 through the bequest of Mrs. Irene F. Psaty to support the work of an outstanding clinician and teacher at the Medical Center. Dr. Lachs, who joined Weill Cornell Medical College in 1994, is a leading expert on geriatrics and has achieved national and international recognition for his contributions to geriatric research and academics.
Dr. Jeffrey Laurence, professor of medicine, is the editor of the new book, "Medication Adherence in HIV/AIDS," a compilation of reports on the problem of patient compliance with HIV/AIDS therapy. The book contains more than 30 reports from authorities on antiretroviral therapy that define the scope of the problem and offer possible solutions. The nearly 400-page book was published in September 2004 by Mary Ann Liebert Inc.
Dr. Veronica LoFaso, assistant professor of medicine, was awarded the first Joachim Silbermann Family Clinical Scholar Award in Geriatrics. Dr. LoFaso is the director of Weill Cornell's Housecalls Program, which allows physicians to visit the homes of elderly patients and provide care for those unable to see a doctor.
Dr. David Nanus, associate professor of medicine and associate professor of urology, was appointed the Mark W. Pasmantier Professor of Hematology and Oncology in Medicine. Dr. Nanus, who also serves as co-chief of the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology in the Department of Medicine, is an international authority on all types of genitourinary cancers, including prostate, kidney, bladder and testicular cancer. He is also medical director of the Genitourinary Oncology Program at Weill Cornell. The Mark W. Pasmantier Professorship of Hematology and Oncology in Medicine was established in 1990 by a gift from an anonymous donor to the Medical College to honor Dr. Mark Pasmantier, clinical professor of medicine, for his extraordinary service to the Division of Hematology and Oncology of the Department of Medicine and for his dedication as a physician.
Dr. James Nininger, clinical associate professor of psychiatry, was elected speaker of the Assembly of the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Dr. Nininger is also a distinguished fellow of the APA, and served as past president of the New York State Psychiatric Association.
Dr. Mark Pochapin, associate professor of clinical medicine, was presented with the Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) "Voices Award" at the 4th Annual Colorectal Cancer Conference in Alexandria, Va. on Oct. 8-10. The award is the highest honor given by the CCA, and is presented by patients and families affected by colon cancer to individuals for their outstanding contribution in the fight against the disease.
Dr. Pablo Rodriguez del Pozo, assistant professor of public health at Weill Cornell Medical College-Qatar, is a co-recipient of the 2004 "Fulvio Pagani Award," the annual award presented by the Arcor Foundation to support research and policy proposals that contribute to human development in Latin America. The award recognizes Dr. Rodriguez del Pozo's paper on the Argentine health-care system, entitled "The Argentine Healthcare Failure: Diagnosis and Proposals." The paper will be published by the Arcor Foundation as a book in November.
Dr. Linda Vahdat, associate professor of clinical medicine, has been awarded the newly established Madeline and Stephen Anbinder Clinical Scholar Award in Hematology/Oncology in honor of Dr. Anne Moore, professor of clinical medicine.
Photo courtesy of the Lymphoma Research Foundation.