Call for Applications: Endocrine Society Delbert A. Fisher Research Scholar Award

Call for Applications: Endocrine Society Delbert A. Fisher Research Scholar Award Delbert A. Fisher, MD is a renowned leader in the development of international neonatal screening programs for the detection of congenital hypothyroidism.  In addition to his extensive contributions to the advancement of endocrine research, he has served the endocrinology community as a distinguished educator. The Endocrine Society is currently accepting applications for the Delbert A. Fisher Research Scholar Award, which provides a $2,000 honorarium award to one recipient annually for scholarly work on the history of endocrinology. The scholar will deliver the Clark T. Sawin Memorial History of Endocrinology Lecture at ENDO and submit a summary article to be considered for publication in Endocrine News.  The material presented should be a broad, comprehensive and scholarly narrative of the history of the chosen topic.  Important discoveries and milestones should be outlined, and significant contributions by the award recipient and other workers in the field should be incorporated.  Personal insights and historical vignettes are encouraged. Application Deadline: September 27, 2013 Application Process Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent highlighting the applicant's background and area of interest, as well as curriculum vitae to Elizabeth Reichl, Manager of Scientific Programs, at ereichl@endo-society.org. In your letter, you may w...
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