This award reflects a generous contribution from the 
former  North American Society of Lymphology and is designed to 
recognize meritorious  research of the lymph, lymphatics or interstitium
 by a young investigator  within 10 years of obtaining a Ph.D., M.D. or a
 bona fide equivalent degree.  The award consists of a certificate and 
$750 to be used at the discretion of  the awardee.
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<p class="style5">To qualify, a letter of nomination describing
 the nominee's  research efforts, a first-authored manuscript suitable 
for publication in <strong><em>Microcirculation</em></strong>, and a current  Curriculum Vitae should be submitted to the Chair of the Awards  Committee,<a title="Send e-mail to the Chair of the Awards Committee" href="mailto:pittman@hsc.vcu.edu">&nbsp;</a><a title="Send e-mail to the Chair of the Awards Committee" style="text-align: justify;" href="mailto:awards@microcirc.org">Dr. Matthew Boegehold</a>.</p>         
<p class="style5">Application materials  are due prior to 
December 2nd of the year preceding the award. The award will  be 
presented at the annual meeting of the MCS. While encouraged, membership
 in  the MCS is not a requirement.</p>
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<h4 align="center" class="style2"><span style="color: rgb(17, 94, 171);">2015 Recipient</span><br />
	<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Walter Cromer, Texas A&amp;M Health Science Center</span><br />
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