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(Circulation. 2001;103:e9005.)
© 2001 American Heart Association, Inc.

Cardiovascular News

Ruth SoRelle, MPH, Circulation Newswriter

American Heart Association Awardees

Four distinguished scientists and clinicians were honored at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Scientific Sessions, which were held in New Orleans from November 12 through 15, 2000.

Chairman Award
The first Chairman’s Award honors Michael R. Rosen, MD, for volunteer services significantly advancing the AHA’s progress toward achieving its strategic goals. Dr Rosen, the Gustavus A. Pfeiffer Professor of Pharmacology and a Professor of Pediatrics at the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University, New York, received his award at the Scientific Sessions 2000.

Dr Rosen led efforts to rally support in the US Congress and government in general to increase finding for the National Institutes of Health. He rallied volunteer colleagues from around the nation to go to Washington DC at their own expense to lobby for increased appropriations in the field of medical research. As the cadre grew, they took on the title of "Friends of Mike Rosen."

The AHA said that Dr Rosen’s activities and the support of his "Friends" resulted in bipartisan support for research and historic increases in funding for the National Institutes of Health amounting to 15% annually for the past 3 years. In part because of Dr Rosen’s enthusiasm, the AHA’s annual Research Lobby Day drew 270 volunteers on May 9, 2000. These heart attack and stroke survivors, researchers, physicians, caregivers, and advocates visited the offices of 87 Senators and 179 US Representatives.

Dr Rosen has served on the Board of Directors for the national AHA and for the New York City Affiliate. He . . . [Full Text of this Article]