Mary Beth Maddox Award and Lectureship Nominations – Now Open: Nominations for the Mary Beth Maddox Award and Lectureship are open and will close on Thursday, April 30 at 6 p.m. CT.
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The Mary Beth Maddox Award and Lectureship recognizes women scientists in Texas bringing new ideas and innovations to the fight against cancer.
It was established in honor of Mary Beth Maddox, former Executive Director of TAMEST, who passed away in 2018 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.
The recipient will be honored at the TAMEST 2027 Annual Conference, where they will present their research to attendees and also receive a $5,000 honorarium and award. The conference will be held February 1–3, 2027, at the InterContinental Houston in Houston, Texas.
In addition to being honored at the TAMEST Annual Conference, the recipient will promote their work and discoveries across the state at established lecture and seminar series at TAMEST member institutions with NIH National Cancer Institute Designated Cancer Centers.
For more information, please view the Nomination Guide or visit the Mary Beth Maddox Award and Lectureship website.