DAVID CELLA received the National Academy of Medicine Gustav O. Lienhard Award, which recognizes his pioneering work in measuring and applying patient reported outcomes in healh care. The award consists of a medal and $40,000. Cella is the Ralph Seal Paffenbarger Professor and chair, department of medical social sciences, and director, Center for Patient-Centered Outcomes,...
Richard Pazdur, FDA’s top oncologist who last week received a battlefield promotion to the role of director of the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, is described as a stabilizing figure respected by major patient groups, oncology professional societies, and the industry.
