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G. Jeanette Thorbecke Award

THORBECKE_jeanette_NA(webThis award commemorates the memory of Jeanette Thorbecke, M.D., Ph.D. an internationally recognized immunologist who died on November 16, 2001, at the age of 72, in Maui, Hawaii. During her illustrious career, spanning over five decades, she published more than 400 papers, mentored a plethora of young investigators, and leaves behind a legacy of scientific and personal accomplishments. In honor and memory of Jeanette, the Society for Leukocyte Biology has established a special award, the G. Jeanette Thorbecke Award, presented to a deserving young female investigator. The awardee will be selected from junior faculty (holding a faculty position for fewer than 5 years), nominated by colleagues/faculty or chair of the department. The award will provide registration, travel expenses and a cash prize. 
  
 

2011 G. Jeanette Thorbecke Award Winner:

Dawn Bowdish, McMaster University


Previous Thorbecke Award Winners:

2002 Allison Green
2003 Kamal Patel
2004 No award given
2005 Nina Papavasiliou
2006 Lalita Ramakrishan
2007 Suzanne S. Bohlson
2008 No award given
2009 Julie Blander
2010 Denise Monack
2011 Dawn Bowdish