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Sherry Lansing DHMD Honoree

Sherry Lansing

2008 DHMD Honoree for Humanitarianism

Sherry Lansing is the founder and chair of the Sherry Lansing Foundation, a philanthropic organization focusing on cancer research, health and education.   Learn more »

Marilyn & James Simons DHMD Honorees

Marilyn & James Simons

2008 DHMD Honorees for Corporate Leadership

The Simons are the co-founders of the Simons Foundation, a charitable organization to fund basic research and educational programs in mathematics, physical and life sciences.  Learn more »

Dr. James D Watson DHMD Honoree

James D. Watson

2008 DHMD Honoree for Scientific Research

Dr. Watson is widely regarded as the father of DNA science. In 1953, while at Cambridge University, he and Francis Crick successfully proposed the double-helical structure for DNA.  Learn more »

photo of J. Craig Venter - DHMD Honoree

J. Craig Venter

2008 DHMD Honoree for Scientific Research

J. Craig Venter is widely regarded as one of the leading scientists of the 21st century for his contributions to genomic research.  Learn more »

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