On Monday, May 17, 2010, NIH will commemorate the life and accomplishments of Ruth L. Kirschstein, M.D., who passed away on October 6, 2009.

The opening session begins at 9:00 a.m. with remarks by NIH Director Dr, Francis S. Collins, followed by a plaque presentation to Drs. Alan and Arnold Rabson (husband and son of the late Dr. Kirschstein). The tributes continue with remarks by U.S. Representative David R. Obey, Wisconsin; U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, Iowa; Louis Stokes, former Congressman, Ohio; DHHS Deputy Secretary Bill Corr; Dr. Marvin Cassman, former NIGMS Director; Charlette Bronson, NIA; John Edward Porter, former Congressman, Illinois; Constance Albanese "Connie" Morella, former Congresswoman, Maryland; Dr. Shirley Malcom, AAAS; Dr. Donald Wilson, former dean, UMD School of Medicine; Wendy Wertheimer, OAR; Dr. Yvonne Maddox, NICHD Deputy Director.

Chapters:

Opening Session: Remembering Dr. Ruth L. Kirschstein
Dr. Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Scientific Symposium on Stem Cells
Dr. Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Symposium on Cancer Metastasis
Dr. Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Scientific Symposium on Neuroscience
Dr. Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Panel Discussion: The Importance of Mentoring, Nurturing and Inspiring the Best in Others