2008 Genetic Alliance Annual Conference Award Winners

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Art of Transformational Leadership As Francis Collins leaves his position at National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), Genetic Alliance honors his compassionate, visionary leadership. His constant focus on health, creation of novel partnerships, and commitment to the research commons are only a few of the attributes we will celebrate!
	Art of Transformational Leadership Award Winner Francis Collins, MD, PhD National Human Genome Research Institute, Bethesda, MD
The Founder’s Service Award was a new award at the 2008 conference. It recognizes an individual who has given deeply, consistently, and over a long period to Genetic Alliance.
	Founder’s Service Award Winner Jannine Cody, PhD Chromosome 18 Registry, San Antonio, TX
The Art of Advocacy Award pays tribute to a visionary advocate who advances research, information, and/or support services to benefit both organizations and health.
	Art of Advocacy Award Winner Clare Dunsford, PhD Boston College, Boston, MA
The Art of Listening Award honors a caring, receptive health professional in the lives of individuals and families living with genetic conditions.
	Art of Listening Award Winner Joann N. Bodurtha, MD, MPH Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
The Art of Industry Partnership Award honors a for-profit biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or genetics company whose track record models the benefits of creative partnerships between consumer advocates and industry to advance understanding and treatment of genetic conditions, disorders, and diseases.
	Art of Industry Partnership Award Winner PTC Therapeutics, Inc. Plainfield, NJ

The winners were honored at the Genetic Alliance 2008 Annual Conference: Transformational Leadership at the Saturday awards banquet on July 12, 2008, at the Bethesda North Marriot in Rockville, Maryland.