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Canadian Dermatology Foundation NEWS - September 2007

2007 Practitioner of the Year Award

In 1991, the Canadian Dermatology Foundation established an annual award to honour Canadian Dermatologists whose major income is produced from clinical practice. Dr. Peter Hull was announced as the 2007 Practitioner of the Year on July 3rd at the CDA President’s Banquet in Toronto. Along with this prestigious award, a Benefactor Life Membership, sponsored by Graceway Canada Company, was bestowed on Dr. Hull. Previous recipients have been Dr. Donald C. Montgomery, Dr. W. Alastair McLeod, Dr. William N. MacEachern, Dr. J. Barrie Ross, Dr. Robert Lester, Dr. Don Rosenthal, Dr. William Pace, Dr. Tom Enta, Dr. Pierre Ricard, Dr. Stuart Maddin, Dr. Ricky Schachter and Dr. Jack Toole.

KEN KOBAYASHI, MD Secretary-Treasurer, Waterloo

2008 Nomination Requested The Board of Directors now solicits nominations for the 2008 award to be presented at the CDA President’s Banquet in Montreal in July 2008. Nominations shall be made by a CDF member and seconded by 4 other dermatologists. The nomination shall be accompanied by curriculum vitae and a one-page summary of the contributions made by the nominee to dermatology and the community at large. The Board welcomes letters of support from any member of the community. Nominations are accepted any time and should be mailed to Dr. K.A. Kobayashi, CDF Secretary-Treasurer, Suite 305-99 Northfield Drive East, Waterloo ON N2K 3P9 for receipt by April 15th 2008.

CDF Research Grants

The 2007 CDF Research Grants recipients were announced at the CDA Annual Conference in Toronto in June. New this year is the Benefactor Life Members’ CDF Research Grant. This new Research Grant has been named in honour of the CDF Benefactor Life Members and recognizes their support of the CDF.

This year’s Research Grant awards also included the second BiogenIdec-CDF Colin Ramsay Endowment Fund Research Grant, made available by the contribution of BiogenIdec Canada Inc of a $350,000 endowment. Astellas Pharma Canada Inc. fulfilled its commitment to provide the final instalment of $175,000 this year to bring the endowment to a total of $525,000. The endowment fund name will change to reflect Astellas’ ongoing support for the CDF, and the funds will continue to work for us. The CDF offers our sincere thanks to both companies.

The 2007 CDF Research Grant Recipients

2008 Research Grant Applications Invited
The Medical Advisory Committee of the Canadian Dermatology Foundation invites applications for the year 2008 Research Grants. Application Forms and Guidelines can be obtained from our web site (www.cdf.ca) or from Dr. Harvey Lui, Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee, Department of Dermatology and Skin Sciences, 835 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4EB. Web-based updated application processes are available, thanks to the innovations and dedication of Dr. Lui.

CDF Research Grants (up to $20,000) and industry-sponsored grants (up to $50,000) will be available in this competition. Applications for the 2008 Research Grants are to be delivered to Dr. Harvey Lui and must be date-stamped no later than Monday, January 14, 2008 for next day delivery by the courier company.

Dr. Frederick Kalz Bursaries

In 1991, the late Dr. Zoltan Fekete initiated the Dr. Frederick Kalz Fund with a generous gift to the Canadian Dermatology Foundation. Numerous colleagues and friends of Dr. Kalz (1906-1993) contributed further to this fund.

The purpose of the fund is "to commemorate the name, life, work and teaching of Dr. Frederick Kalz through bursaries or scholarships for Dermatology training". It is assumed that the applying trainees will be driven by curiosity and a strong desire to learn or to take part in a learning experience. Activities undertaken primarily to acquire financial gains or skills to produce income do not qualify. Endorsement of the application by a senior faculty member of a Canadian university is required. Updated application forms and guidelines are posted on the CDF website (www.cdf.ca). Recent recipients of Dr. Frederick Kalz Bursaries will be mentioned in the AGM Minutes 2007.

Dr. Frederick Kalz Bursary Applications Invited
Application forms should be downloaded from the website (www.cdf.ca). The CDF Board accepts enquiries outlining the proposed training activity and completed applications at any time by writing to me at the address below. Processing of an application may take six months or longer.

NEW !! Membership Renewals and Donations available on-line!

As of March this year, new memberships, renewals and donations can all be made on line at www.cdf.ca. Payment is via PayPal and is easy, secure and reliable. And… receipting is immediate! TRY IT OUT!!

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