ASH Clinical News December 2015 | Page 14

The Society Pages Bernard G. Forget, MD (1939 – 2015) Bernard G. Forget, MD, passed away on November 6, 2015, at the age of 76. A renowned hematologist and scientist, Dr. Forget made pioneering contributions to the study of red cells, hemoglobin, and the genetics of blood disorders. During his long and distinguished career as Professor of Medicine and Human Genetics at Yale University School of Medicine, he authored many publications and held several leadership positions, including Section Chief of Hematology and Associate Dean for Research Affairs. He retired as Professor Emeritus in 2011. He was a member of the American Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Awards Young Investigator Grants to 21 Pediatric Cancer Researchers Several hematology/oncology researchers have received two-year, $100,000 grants from Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a charity foundation to raise funds for childhood cancer research. The awards are intended to help young researchers pursue innovative projects at leading hospitals and institutions across the country. The recipients are: • Rikhia Chakraborty, PhD, and Robin Parihar, MD, PhD, Baylor College of Medicine, “Elucidating the Mechanism of ERK Mediated Pathogenesis of LCH” • Bradley Blaser, MD, PhD, Children