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NIOSH Update:NIOSH Update: NIOSH Nominates Exemplary Studies for 2007 CDC Science Award |
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Contact: Fred Blosser (202)
401-3749 The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) nominated nine outstanding studies by NIOSH researchers for a prestigious scientific award for 2007. NIOSH also submitted one nomination for the award's lifetime scientific achievement category. The 2007 Charles C. Shepard Science Award is sponsored by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), of which NIOSH is a part. The award honors excellence in science at CDC during the year 2006; the winners will be announced in June 2007. "As the workplace changes, and with it the features of the workplace or the aspects of the job that may pose a risk for occupational injuries and illnesses, it is critical for NIOSH to continue to lead the way with new research," said NIOSH Director John Howard, M.D. "These nominees demonstrate NIOSH's commitment to leading the effort in understanding and preventing occupational hazards." The studies NIOSH nominated were published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. The nine papers were nominated in the categories of Laboratory and Methods; Prevention and Control; and Assessment and Epidemiology. NIOSH nominated six studies under the Laboratory and Methods categories. The nominees' studies:
Two NIOSH studies were nominated in the Prevention and Control category that:
Under the category of Assessment and Epidemiology, NIOSH had one nominated article that:
NIOSH also nominated Lewis V. Wade, Ph.D., for the lifetime scientific achievement award to recognize his distinguished 30-year career of scientific research, application, and leadership in occupational safety and health. Dr. Wade currently serves as the Senior Science Advisor to the Office of the Director. During his career with NIOSH, Dr. Wade has improved the safety and health of mine workers, assumed key roles of scientific leadership, and helped to guide research at the Pittsburgh and Spokane Research Laboratories. He has been awarded two Presidential Rank Awards for Meritorious Service with the Senior Executive Service and a Presidential Design Award for the Mine Roof Simulator. In 2006 he received the Donald S. Kingery Memorial Award for his career contributions to mining safety and health. The NIOSH nominations appear on the NIOSH web page at www.cdc.gov/niosh/shepard/ . For further information about NIOSH research and recommendations for preventing work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths, call the NIOSH toll-free information number 1-800-35-NIOSH or visit the NIOSH Web site at www.cdc.gov/niosh.
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