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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