Nearly a century ago, Dr. William Mayo set the standard for treatment of patients at Mayo Clinic with these words, "the needs of the patient are the only needs to be considered." In 2003, the IMF decided to bestow a Lifetime Achievement Award annually to a physician whose work against myeloma reflected the dedication and compassion inherent in Dr. Mayo's vow. The IMF chose to name this award for Robert A. Kyle, M.D., whose life and work give new meaning to these words.
Prof. San-Miguel is Professor of Medicine (Haematology), head of the Haematology Department at the University Hospital of Salamanca, and Director of the Biomedical Research Institute of Salamanca, Spain.
Prof. Joshua is Head of Clinical and Laboratory Haematology at Sydney Cancer Centre, Head of Sydney South Western Area Health Service Haematology, the Alan Ng Professor in Medicine at University of Sydney, and the Director of the Institute of Hematology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
Prof. Joshua is the ninth Kyle Award winner, and will be honored in London on June 8, 2011.
The setting for the evening was a Catalonian masia (a typical farmhouse of the region) called Can Travi Nou near the Vall d’Hebron Park in Barcelona. More than two hundred guests were in attendance to honor the lifelong dedication and commitment of Dr. Bladé to myeloma patients, their families, and to myeloma research.
At the ceremony, Prof. Philippe Moreau, who has worked closely with Prof. Harousseu for many years, gave a moving speech about the importance of
Prof. Harousseau’s contribution to the field of myeloma and his tremendous dedication to myeloma patients in France and around the world.
It was a night to remember as the IMF honored Prof. Mario Boccadoro with the Sixth Annual Robert A. Kyle Lifetime Achievement Award surrounded by his loving family, his many friends, and numerous colleagues.
Prof. Ludwig was presented with this honor in recognition of his work in medical hematology-oncology and, in particular, multiple myeloma.The event took place in Vienna, Austria, on June 7, 2007, at the historic and beautiful Vienna Kursalon, famous for providing an exquisite venue for classical concerts, operas, and musicals.
Carol Klein writes, "It was an...honor to be a part of a tribute to such a respected, brilliant, dedicated, and truly loved person as Dr. Brian Durie. Over the years, we have had the opportunity to learn of Brian's extensive education, experience and commitment to the myeloma community."
Dr. Anderson was selected for pioneering critical advances against multiple myeloma, leading not only to improved treatments but also to a deeper understanding of how myeloma occurs at the basic level of cells and genes.
Dr. Barlogie was honored for his outstanding body of work, both clinical and research, in the field of myeloma. One of the world's leading myeloma researchers, Dr. Barlogie has made a tremendous impact on patient treatment and care.
Well wishers from around the world converged on sunny Rochester, Minnesota the first weekend of August to join the IMF in presenting its first Robert A. Kyle Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Kyle.
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