Meeting

Congress on Essential Fatty Acids and Eicosanoids

The “Fourth International Congress on Essential Fatty Acids and Eicosanoids” will be held in Scotland, United Kingdom, July 20-24, 1997.

Contact: Vicki Grant or Wendy Adesegun, c/o Meeting Makers, 50 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1QA, Scotland, United Kingdom; or call (44) 141 553 1930; or fax (44) 141 552 0511; ore-mail mm@meetingmakers.co.uk.

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Neonatology Faculty M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

The Division of Pediatric Neonatology at the Children's Hospital Medical Center/University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking a starting Neonatology Faculty M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. This individual must be board certified or eligible in neonatology and must have clinical experience in level II or III units. This individual will collaborate with high risk follow-up, newborn follow-up, undertake clinical and laboratory research, and participate in level III neonatology program. Academic rank will be determined by candidate's credentials and experience.

Send CV to:

Jeffrey Whitsett, M.D.; Director, Neonatology; Children's Hospital Research Foundation; 3333 Burnet Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039

All applications must be received by 12/27/96.

Children's Hospital Medical Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lausanne and the<<Service des Hospices cantonaux>> invite applications for the position of

Full Professor and Head of the Neonatology; Division of the Department of Pediatrics, CHUV

We seek an established individual with an M.D. degree and board certification in Pediatrics (FMH or equivalent). He should have a strong background in clinical neonatology, a distinguished record in teaching and lead an independent research program. Qualifications in administration, management and collaboration are also expected.

Application deadline: February 15, 1997.

To learn more about the position and receive an application package, please contact Professor B.C. Rossier, Dean of the Medical Faculty, Rue du Bugnon 21, CH-1005 Lausanne, Switzerland.

Call for Nominations

The Society for Pediatric Research Awards

E. Mead Johnson Award for Research in Pediatrics

This award was designed to honor and recognize outstanding scientific contributions and attainments in research related to pediatrics.

Each of two recipients will receive an honorarium plus travel expenses to the annual meeting where recipients will present their research.

Eligibility for the 1997 award:

  • Nominees must have received their last doctoral degree in 1977 or later.

  • Limited to investigators in the Americas.

  • Research must be related to pediatrics and published recently, perhaps coming to fruition or attaining recognition during the past few years.

Receipt Deadline: December 6, 1996

Richard D. Rowe Award in Perinatal Cardiology

This award in perinatal cardiology was established in 1989 by colleagues, trainees and friends of Dr. Rowe to honor his many personal achievements, commitment to academic excellence, integrity and humility.

The winning candidate is selected on the basis of both the quality of the work presented in the abstract and the information contained in the sponsoring letter.

The award is presented at the annual meeting.

Receipt Deadline: January 6, 1997 (with abstract submission)

Student Research Award; House Officer Research Award; Fellow Basic Research Award; Fellow Clinical Research Award

These awards were designed to encourage pediatricians in training to pursue careers in academic pediatrics.

The awards are presented to the recipients at the annual meeting. There are up to three awards in each category. Applicants are judged on a first-authored abstract submission.

Receipt Deadline: January 6, 1997 (with abstract submission)

1997 Pediatric Academic Societies! Annual Meeting

Sponsored By

The American Pediatric Society, Society for Pediatric Research and Ambulatory Pediatric Association

**New weekend schedule**

Please join us in Washington, D.C., May 2-6 (Friday-Tuesday) at the Washington Convention Center.

Call for Abstract Submissions

Call for Abstract Submissions Deadline: MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 1997.

SPR Awards, Abstract and Meeting Registration Information:

P.O. Box 675, Elk Grove Village, IL 60009-0675; Tel: (847) 427-0205 Fax:(847) 427-1305

APA Abstract and Program Information:

6728 Old McLean Village Drive, McLean, VA 22101; Tel: (703) 556-9222 Fax:(703) 556-8729