SEBM establish Distinguished Scientist Award to recognize biomedical scientists

The Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine has established the Distinguished Scientist Award to recognize biomedical scientists whose seminal research accomplishments have established them as leaders in biomedicine, and who have made significant contributions to SEBM. The following Past Presidents of the Society have been named as the inaugural recipients of the SEBM Distinguished Scientist Award. The Society will honor the inaugural group of SEBM Distinguished Scientists at Experimental Biology 2010 in Anaheim, CA. The honorees will be announced at the Society's annual Socializer and Awards Presentation at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel, Grand Ballroom Salon CD, on Sunday, April 25 at 5:30-7:15 p.m.

Hector F. DeLuca, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
SEBM President, 1987-1989

Henry C. Pitot, M.D., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
SEBM President, 1991-1993

Dale R. Romsos, Ph.D., Michigan State University
SEBM President, 1997-1999

Robert H. Knopp, M.D., University of Washington
SEBM President, 1999-2001

Barbara A. Horwitz, Ph.D., University of California - Davis
SEBM President, 2001-2003

Kenneth L. Barker, Ph.D., State University of New York - Syracuse
SEBM President, 2003-2005

Charles A. Blake, Ph.D., University of South Carolina
SEBM President, 2005-2007

Burton E. Sobel, M.D., University of Vermont
SEBM President, 2007-2009