AMY STRELZER MANASEVIT SCHOLARS PROGRAM The Marrow Foundation (R) and the National Marrow Donor Program (R) (NMDP) are pleased to announce that applications for the Amy Strelzer Manasevit Scholars Program will be available August 30, 1999. This research program is directed toward scientists and clinicians early in their careers and is intended to advance the understanding of events occurring after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation. The program is dedicated to the memory of Amy Strelzer Manasevit and is made possible through the generosity and commitment of her family and friends. Requirements and Conditions of the Amy Strelzer Manasevit Scholars Program: (1) The research proposal must address issues arising after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation. (2) Proposals may describe clinical investigations, transplantational research or basic laboratory investigations. (3) Awards will be made for a maximum of $240,000 in research support divided over two years. (4) Applicants must have received a doctoral degree (M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent) within the past twelve years (after January 14, 1988). (5) Applications must be received on or before Friday, January 14, 2000. (6) The Awards Committee will review proposals and select two Amy Strezer Manasevit Scholars who will be announced during the Tandem 2000 BMT Meetings (IBMTR/ABMTR and ASBMT) in Anaheim, California, March 26-April 1, 2000. Requests for applications: Debra M. Elvine, CPCM, Manager, Contracts and Purchasing, National Marrow Donor Program, 3433 Broadway Street, N.E., Suite 500, Minneapolis, MN 55413-1762, Telephone: (612) 627-5855, Facsimile: (612) 362-3415. For further information: Dennis L. Confer, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, National Marrow Donor Program, 3433 Broadway Street, N.E., Suite 500, Minneapolis, MN 55413-1762, Telephone: (612) 362-3425, Facsimile: (612) 627-8125. Posted 06/07/99 (W-SN340089).

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