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Lee Hood Selected To Receive Research!America’s 2014 Geoffrey Beene Builders of Science Award

Research!America Honors Leaders in Medical and Health Research Advocacy

Glenn Close, Dr. Leroy Hood, Dr. Reed Tuckson, Kathy Giusti

and the Progeria Research Foundation to Receive 2014 Research!America Advocacy Awards

“This year’s honorees have transformed the lives of many individuals across the country through their remarkable achievements and advocacy for medical and health research,” said Mary Woolley, president and CEO of Research!America. “Their unwavering dedication is helping to elevate research in the national conversation and inspire a new generation of advocates.”

Read the full press release here.

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