Abstracts & Awards
Sol Posen Research Award
Winner:
Nathan Pavlos (University of Western Australia)
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This Award is named in honour of Sol Posen who was one of the pioneers in
the field of bone and mineral endocrinology in this country. Sol Posen’s
contributions span the range from basic biochemistry – his citation
classic in Clinical Chemistry described the first means of distinguishing
alkaline phosphatase of bone origin – to clinical studies in metabolic
bone disease, including Pagets disease, osteoporosis, hyperparathyroidism
and tumour-induced osteomalacia. He continues to attend meetings and journal
clubs, where his presence is marked, as ever, by his propensity to ask incisive
questions.
Eligibility criteria
- The applicant must be a financial member of ANZBMS at the time of the application.
- Research student or within of 5 years of obtaining PhD, Masters, FRACP or equivalent.
- No one paper can receive the award more than once, although applicants can submit the same paper in different years
- Applicants should be the first author.
Selection
The award is based on the best paper published in the 18 months prior to the closing date of the award.
Award Amount
$1000
Application
Closing date: 7 July 2006
Becoming an ANZBMS member
If you are not currently a member you must apply to join ANZBMS before 7 July 2006 to be eligible for this award. Membership information and application form can be found on the ANZBMS website .
