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The Association for Molecular Pathology announces 2014 award recipients

November 19th, 2014

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP), the premier global, non-profit organization serving molecular testing professionals and leading education initiatives, discussions, and policy actions central to improving the development and application of molecular diagnostics, announced its 2014 award winners. Recipients of the Award for Excellence in Molecular Diagnostics, Jeffrey A. Kant Leadership Award, and AMP Meritorious Service Award were presented at the AMP Annual Meeting this past week in National Harbor, Maryland.

Uta Francke, MD, Professor Emeritus of Genetics, Pediatrics/Medical Genetics at Stanford University received the AMP Award for Excellence in Molecular Diagnostics and Aaron D. Bossler, MD, PhD, Director of Molecular Pathology Laboratory and Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship Program at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics received the AMP Meritorious Service Award. Both awards were presented by AMP President, Elaine Lyon, PhD.

"AMP's highest award, the Award for Excellence in Molecular Diagnostics recognizes the lifetime of special achievements by Dr. Franke across several fields in molecular diagnostics and medicine. The Meritorious Service Award recognizes Dr. Bossler's exceptional contributions, over time and often behind-the-scenes, to provide invaluable service to AMP, its membership, and to the profession overall," said Dr. Elaine Lyon. "We're thrilled to honor both Drs. Francke and Bossler and their ongoing devotion to advancing the clinical practice of molecular medicine."

The Jeffrey A. Kant Leadership Award, which recognizes the exceptional leadership in advancing the mission and goals of AMP was presented by AMP President Elect, Janina Longtine, MD, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, to AMP President, Dr. Lyon, Medical Director, Genetics Division, ARUP Laboratories.

"We're excited to recognize Dr. Lyon for her remarkable guidance and direction this past year. She's played a pivotal role in helping AMP address key issues important to our membership," said Dr. Longtine.

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