Annual Conference 2009 Award Winners
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The Art of Listening Award honors a caring, receptive health professional in the lives of individuals and families living with genetic conditions. |
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Art of Listening Award Winner Frank Lehmann-Horn, MD, PhD Institute of Applied Physiology, Ulm University, Germany |
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The Art of Reporting Award acknowledges a media professional whose reporting contributes to public awareness and understanding about genetic advancements or advocacy organizations and their impact on real people’s lives. |
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Art of Reporting Award Winner Gautam Naik Wall Street Journal |
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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. |
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Art of Advocacy Award Winner Joseph D. McInerney, MS NCHPEG, Baltimore, MD |
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Art of Advocacy Award Winner Carolina Hinestrosa NCHPEG, Baltimore, MD |
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, |
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Art of Industry Partnership Award Winner Talecris Biotherapeutics Triangle Park, NC |
Awards winners were honored at the Genetic Alliance 2009 Annual Conference: Discovering Openness in Health Systems at the Awards Dinner on Saturday, July 18, 2009.






