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Mesothelioma Applied Research Has New Chair

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso Foundation), the national nonprofit dedicated to eradicating mesothelioma (meso) as a life-ending disease, announced today that illustrious cancer researcher, Nicholas J. Vogelzang, M.D., F.A.C.P., has become the new chair of the Foundation's Board of Directors.

Prior to taking over as chair, Dr. Vogelzang served six years on the Meso Foundation's Board of Directors and has been key to its scientific development and its organizational maturity.

"I am honored to succeed Roger's visionary leadership, and to continue to grow what he started. The Meso Foundation is fortunate to have committed staff, amazing volunteers and a growing body of public leaders, researchers, patients, and families who turn to us as the definitive organization for meso information, support of research, and advocacy. Together in the coming years we will increase our impact on overcoming the meso tragedy." (Read More)



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Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation achieves Federal appropriations

The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso Foundation) has announced two historic victories in federal research funding to combat the deadly asbestos-related cancer.

Medical Research News
Published: Wednesday, 16-Aug-2006

Meso was just included as an eligible disease in the Department of Defense Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program, enabling meso investigators from across the nation to compete for research funding under the program's $45 million budget for 2007. At the same time, the National Mesothelioma Registry, which is being created through a 2006 year-end appropriation to the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH), was just awarded another $1 million for 2007. (Read More)

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