John H. Wallace 1925-1991 |
The Wallace Diversity program honors the late Dr. John H. Wallace, one of the founders of the AIC. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, 8 March 1925, he majored in zoology at Howard University where he graduated with honors in 1947. Although accepted as a medical student at Meharry Medical College, a summer of research with Dr. Albert Sabin at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital would change his life. John was motivated to choose a career in Bacteriology, completing both MS and PhD degrees at Ohio State University. After postdoctoral training at the same institution, Dr. Wallace worked as a Research Associate and a Bacteriologist at Harvard Medical School and then went on to a distinguished professional career, at Meharry Medical College, Tulane University, Ohio State University, and the University of Louisville, where he was chairman of the Department of Microbiology & Immunology from 1972-1990. He also served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Morehouse University. During his career, Dr. Wallace published over 130 manuscripts and abstracts and mentored more than thirty five graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. He had an extensive service record, serving on numerous scientific, academic, social and community organizations, boards and committees. Among his many distinguished accomplishments was his commitment to improve the education and participation of minority students in the sciences. He was also very active in promoting the interest of high school, middle school, and elementary students in scientific careers. |
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Dr. Wallace was recognized for his scientific contributions in the field of Cellular Immunology as well as for his continuous efforts to promote the participation of minorities and non-traditional students in the sciences. |
| Awards | Available to minority students and post-doctoral fellows and include
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Candidates | Because the number of awards is limited, priority will be given to those applicants presenting an abstract at the meeting.
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Applications | Please download and complete the application form, mail, or email the completed form and letters of recommendation to
Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky 40292 502.852.5375 telephone 502.852.1177 fax rafael@louisville.edu email |
2008 John H. Wallace Fellows
| Bobby Guillory Olayemi Ikusika Luciana Lorena Molinero Antonio Pagán Sabrina Scroggins Andrea Luisa Suarez |
Meharry Medical College University of Louisville University of Chicago University of Minnesota University of Iowa University of Colorado, Denver |
Previous Awardees
| 2007 | Adovi Akue Greg Esparza Kyeorda Kemp Jerome Moulden II Jacqueline Perez-Rodriguez Audrea Troutman |
University of Minnesota University of Iowa Northwestern University Michigan State University University of Kentucky University of Chicago |
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| 2006 | D’Anne Duncan Na Tosha Gatson Oludare Odumade Delia Lozano Porras Maria Gabriela Velez |
Northwestern University Ohio State University University of Minnesota University of Chicago University of Colorado | |
| 2005 | Gabriel DeFang Wilbert Derbigny Amanda Martin Paula Whittington Karla Eger |
Uniformed Services University Health Sciences Indiana School of Medicine University of Minnesota Wayne State University Vanderbilt University |
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| 2004 | Hiam Abdala-Valencia Gabriela Calzada-Nova Bryan Clay Tina Damarjian Abigail Lozano-Henderson Aisha Martin Amanda Martin Ricardo Medeiros Maria del Pilar Nava-Parada Javier Rivera-Guzman Tonya Roberts April Ross |
University of Cincinnati University of Illinois University of Chicago Yale University Iowa State University Iowa State University University of Minnesota University of Minnesota Mayo Clinic Indiana University Indiana University University of California, Davis |
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| 2003 | Jeannette Brown Gabriela Calzada-Nova Michelle Law Abigail Lozano Aisha Martin Patience Murapa Mohamed Nasr Bruno Sainz, Jr. |
University of Colorado Health Science Center University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Howard University Iowa State University Iowa State University University of Kentucky University of Iowa Tulane University Medical Center |
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