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Larry Sandler Memorial Lecture The Larry Sandler Memorial Lectureship was established in 1988 by the colleagues, friends and students of Dr. Larry Sandler after his untimely death in February 1987. The award serves to honor Dr. Sandler for his many contributions to Drosophila genetics and his exceptional dedication to the training of Drosophila biologists. Any student completing a Ph.D. in an area of Drosophila research in the calendar year preceding the annual Drosophila Research Conference is eligible and may be nominated by his/her dissertation advisor. The Selection Committee for 2004 includes Ross Cagan (chair), Amanda Simcox (chair, 2003), Susan Abmayr and Thomas Clanidinin. The Committee reviews nominations, reads the dissertations of the finalists, and selects the awardee. Past recipients of this honor are:
The recipient of the 17th Larry Sandler Award for the most outstanding Ph.D. dissertation submitted this year will present a lecture at 8:15 pm on the opening night of the Conference, Wednesday evening, March 24. Ross Cagan, chair of this year's Selection Committee, will introduce the recipient.  |
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