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INTERNATIONAL WOMAN IN TRANSFUSION AWARD 2008
In 2004, for the first time in their collective histories, three
of the major transfusion medicine organizations in the world - the
AABB, the BBTS and ISBT -- were led by women professionals. To
commemorate this occurrence, these 3 organizations agreed to
establish this unique award to honor women for lifetime achievements
in transfusion medicine and science.
Through this award, the three organizations will strive to regularly
acknowledge women professionals whose cumulative record -- in
original research, innovative educational methods or outstanding
clinical practice -- demonstrates important and significant
contributions to the body of medical and/or scientific knowledge or
to the understanding and practice of transfusion medicine.
The awardee will receive full travel support to present an award
lecture during the annual meeting of one of the three societies and
a prize of 1000 Euro.
Eligibility
- Female physician or scientist holding an advanced degree -- such
as MD/DO, MBBS, FIBMS, PhD, DSc or equivalent
- Mature in her career in transfusion medicine and/or science
- Member of at least one of the three societies - AABB, BBTS or
ISBT
- Willing to travel to designated annual meeting to give lecture
and receive award
Process of Nomination
- Nomination consists of
- A completed application form which includes a summary (not exceed
200 words) of the nominee's lifetime achievements, supported by
copies of relevant publications, if applicable
- A copy of a current curriculum vitae or suitable biography
(updated within 3 months)
- Any member of the three societies is eligible to nominate an
awardee. Self nominations are welcome.
- Nominations should be received before Friday, November 30,
2007.
Announcement of Award Winner
The name of the awardee and the name, location and dates of the
society meeting during which the lecture and award will be presented
will be published by all three societies.
More information can be found on the societies' websites:
www.aabb.org;
www.bbts.org.uk, or
www.isbt-web.org
Award winners
| 2005: |
Marcela Contreras (United Kingdom) |
| 2006: |
Marion Reid (USA) |
| 2007 |
Pearl Toy (USA) |
| 2008 |
Cécile Kaplan (France) |
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