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Two Elected to NAM

5/04/2016, Clifton Notes, Spring 2016

Otis W. Brawley and Keith P. Klugman have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), formerly the Institute of Medicine.  Brawley who is chief medical officer for the American Cancer Society, is adjunct professor of epidemiology at Rollins, and Klugman is director of pneumonia programs for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and emeritus William H. Foege Professor of Global Health at Rollins.  Membership in the NAM is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievements.

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Lawmakers conclude listening tour on access to cancer care

Rep. Lee Hawkins, R-Gainesville, the committee’s chairman, said he and other lawmakers are working on drug pricing and other issues. He wrapped up the committee’s listening tour by saying the General Assembly will continue to study cancer care access.

7/14/2025

PCOM S. Georgia student receives third cancer research award

Med student from south Georgia wins awards to advance cancer research.

5/08/2025

GCRCCP honored by ACS National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable

The Georgia Colorectal Cancer Control Program won the 2025 American Cancer Society's NCCRT National Achievement Award.

3/04/2025

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