in memory of dr. farzaneh naghibi (1965-2014)

Dr. Jacinto Convit (1913–2014)

On May 12, 2014, Jacinto Convit, MD, died in Caracas, Venezuela at the age of 100. Dr. Convit was a major figure in the history of leprosy and parasitology research. Although best known for his fundamental and lasting contributions to the study of Mycobacterium leprae, the causative agent of leprosy (Hansen’s disease), his impact on research into many parasitic agents and the field of immunothe...

Dr. Kenneth W. Clement distinguished service medalist for 1965.

DR. KENNETH WITCHER CLEMENT of Cleveland, Ohio, president of the National Medical Association in 1963-64, was awarded its 20th Distinguished Service Medal by vote of the House of Delegates at the Public Meeting of the 70th Annual Convention on August 10, 1965. The presentation was made by Dr. Whittier C. Atkinson, chairman of the Council on Distinguished Service Award. During 1964-65 Dr. Clemen...

In Memory of Professor Mohammad Hossein Salehi 1941-2014

Unfortunately, last winter, we lost one of the leaders of Radiotherpy-Oncology in Iran, Professor Mohammad Hossein Salehi. He was an excellent teacher, a supportive friend and an experienced physician.Professor Salehi was born on April 21, 1941 in Shirvan. After graduating from high school, he continued his education in Mashhad Medical School. In 1968 he completed Medical School and began the R...

in memory of dr. david l. sackett (1934-2015)

david lawrence sackett, oc, md, frsc, frcp was an american-canadian physician, trialist, and teacher. he is best known as one of the pioneers of evidence-based medicine (ebm), which is arguably the most important movement in medicine over the past three decades. he founded the first clinical epidemiology department in mcmaster university in hamilton, canada in 1967. in addition, he was the head...

Obituary--Dr. Jacinto Convit--1913-2014.

Dr. Jacinto Convit, renowned for his contributions to leprosy, has died at the age of 100, on May 12, 2014, a few months before his 101 anniversary. After a period as visiting professor at the University of Stanford in 1962 and later in the Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Dr. Convit returned to Caracas with the mission to create a research center in tropical medicine. He was a leading figur...

09 -IJBMR 2014 Dr. Malini Dutta