LaboratoryAssociate Professor Tobias Janowitz has been elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI). Janowitz is recognized for his outstanding scholarly research, which approaches cancer from a whole-body perspective. He has led clinical trials and published authoritative studies on cancer cachexia, a debilitating condition that affects patients in the late stages of the disease.
鈥淚 am pleased to become a ,鈥 says Janowitz. 鈥淚t is humbling to join what is considered one of the most respected medical societies in the U.S. I most look forward to the knowledge exchange opportunities that membership promises, especially across medical specialties.鈥
Founded in 1908, the ASCI is one of the country鈥檚 oldest medical honor societies. Each year, the ASCI Council elects up to 100 physician-scientists nominated by members. The Society seeks to support the scientific efforts, educational needs, and clinical aspirations of physician-scientists to improve the health of all people.
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