Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences Seeks Nominations

     The Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences is intended to recognize contributions that have opened new fields of research or advanced novel concepts or their applications in a particular biomedical discipline. The award may recognize a specific contribution or a series of contributions that demonstrate the nominee’s significant leadership in the development of research concepts or their clinical application.

     The award will consist of a $25,000 grant and each year’s recipient will deliver a lecture at The Rockefeller University—the venue for the awards.
A distinguished panel of jurors will select the scientists to be honored. The Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences will be awarded in the spring of 2005.
Nominations should be postmarked no later than July 30, 2004.
For more information and for complete nomination procedures, go to http://www.wileyfoundation.org. 

Lake Cumberland Biological Transport Group Meeting

     Make plans to attend the 2004 Lake Cumberland Biological Transport Group meeting (affiliated with APS). The theme is focused on biological transport systems and/or mechanisms. Presentations from all related areas are welcome. The meeting provides an outstanding forum for principal investigators, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students alike to present data and obtain feedback. Scientific sessions are scheduled Sunday evening, June 13, through Wednesday morning, June 16, with afternoons free for informal interactions that allow all to enjoy the many amenities available in the picturesque setting provided by the Lake Cumberland State Resort Park in Jamestown, KY. Further details can be obtained at the meeting web site (http://iupucbio1.iupui.edu/cumberland/default.htm).

     Contact: Bruce D. Schultz, Meeting Chair, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy & Physiology, Kansas State University, 1600 Denison Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66506; Tel.: 785-532-4839; Fax: 785-532-4557; Email: bschultz@vet.ksu.edu; Snezana Petrovic, Meeting Vice-Chair, Research Instructor, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, PO Box 670 585, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0585; Tel.: 513-861-3100 ext. 4441; Fax: 513-475-6415; Email: snezana.petrovic@med.va.gov.

Fulbright Offers Lecturing/Research Grants in 140 Countries

     The Fulbright Scholar Program is offering lecturing and research awards in some 140 countries for the 2005-2006 academic year.

     Opportunities are available not only for college and university faculty and administrators but also for professionals from business and government, as well as artists, journalists, scientists, lawyers, independent scholars and many others.

     Traditional Fulbright awards are available from two months to an academic year or longer. A short-term grants program—the Fulbright Senior Specialists Program—offers two- to six-week grants in a variety of disciplines and fields.
While foreign language skills are needed in some countries, most Fulbright lecturing assignments are in English. Some 80% of the awards are for lecturing.

     Get more information, register and apply online at http://www.cies.org. For more information about the Fulbright Scholar Program’s traditional grants and other opportunities, visit the web site, Email apprequest@cies.iie.org or call 202-686-7877.

     The Fulbright Scholar Program is sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Johns Hopkins Sixth Annual Update in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

July 31-August 4, 2004, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

     Sponsored by the Department of Medicine at Johns Hopkins Medicine, this sixth annual course is designed for pulmonary and critical care, internal medicine and family physicians. The program will concentrate on the most recent innovations in pulmonary and critical care medicine to update knowledge in this field. Development of this program has evolved to meet the needs of practicing physicians who evaluate and manage patients with significant lung diseases and with critical illnesses. Emphasis will be placed on therapeutic advances in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. This year we will again be offering an optional workshop to teach or update practitioners about recent advances in bronchoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.

     The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 17.50 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Bronchoscopy Workshop is designated for up to 7.75 category 1 credits. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.

     This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 23.25 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Fee: Physicians: $625
Residents, Fellows, and
Allied Health Professionals: $450

    For more information, contact: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education, Turner 20, 720 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21205-2195; Tel.: 410-955-2959; Fax: 410-955-0807; Email: cmenet@jhmi.edu; http://www.hopkinscme.org/cme.

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Awards

     The following awards are conferred annually by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Board of Directors. For eligibility requirements and nomination procedures, contact each award’s representative or visit http://www.aaas.org.

AAAS Philip Hauge Abelson Prize
Purpose: Recognizes a public servant for sustained and exceptional contributions to advancing science, or a scientist whose career has been distinguished both for scientific achievement and for other notable services to the scientific community.
Award: A $5,000 monetary prize and a commemorative medal.
Contact: Stephen Nelson: snelson@aaas.org
Deadline: August 1, 2004

AAAS Award for International Scientific Cooperation
Purpose: Recognizes an individual, or a limited number of individuals working together, in the scientific or engineering community for outstanding contributions to furthering international cooperation in science and engineering.
Award: A $5,000 monetary prize and a commemorative medal.
Contact: Linda Stroud: lstroud@aaas.org
Nomination deadline: August 1, 2004.

AAAS Mentor Awards
Purpose: Honors individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in increasing the participation of underrepresented groups in science and engineering fields and careers.
Awards: Two prizes which both include a $5,000 monetary prize and a commemorative plaque.
Contact: Yolanda George: ygeorge@aaas.org
Deadline: July 31, 2004

AAAS Newcomb Cleveland Prize
Supported by Affymetrix
Purpose: Recognize an outstanding paper or papers, published in the Research Articles or Reports sections of Science.
Award: Each recipient receives a bronze medal and a share of the $25,000 prize.
Contact: Sylvia Kihara: skihara@aaas.org
Deadline: June 30, 2004

AAAS Award for Public Understanding of Science and Technology
Purpose: Recognizes scientists and engineers who make outstanding contributions to the “popularization of science.”
Award: Includes a $5,000 monetary prize and a commemorative plaque.
Contact: Judy Kass: jkass@aaas.org.
Deadline: August 1, 2004

AAAS Science Journalism Awards
Purpose: Recognize outstanding reporting for a general audience and honor individuals (rather than institutions, publishers or employers) for their coverage of the sciences, engineering and mathematics.
Award: Includes a $2,500 monetary prize.
Contact: Monica Amarelo: mamerelo@aaas.org
Nomination deadline: August 1, 2004.

Johns Hopkins Internal Medicine Review Course 2004

July 18-23, 2004, Johns Hopkins, Thomas B. Turner Building, Baltimore, MD

     Sponsored by the Department of Medicine at Johns Hopkins Medicine, this six-day intensive course is designed to provide the internist an updated broad review of basic topics in internal medicine and its subspecialties. The course will also aid registrants in preparation for the 2004 American Board of Internal Medicine certification and recertification exams. Notable features of the course include speakers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, who were selected for their teaching expertise. Special sessions will be devoted for review of chest X-rays, electrocardiograms, blood and bone marrow smears and optional sessions for additional questions and answer practice.

     Program Directors: Bimal Ashar, Redonda Miller, Kimberly Peairs, Assistant Professor’s of Medicine.

     The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 52 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.
Fee: Physicians: $950
Residents: $900
Optional Course Textbook: $80

     For more information, contact: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education, Turner 20, 720 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21205; Tel.: 410-955-2959; Fax: 410-955-0807; Email: cmenet@jhmi.edu; http://www.hopkinscme.org/cme.