Obama Appoints Nigerian For Key Post as US National Cancer Advisory Board Member

Date: 26-02-2011 1:17 am (13 years ago) | Author: Daniel Bosai
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A Nigerian, Dr. Olufunmilayo Falusi Olopade, was  among six individuals appointed into key administration posts yesterday by United States President Barack Obama.

A statement by the White House Thursday said Olopade, who is the Walter L. Palmer Distinguished Service Professor of Medicine and Human Genetics, Associate Dean for Global Health, and Director of the Center for Clinical Cancer Genetics at the University of Chicago,  had been appointed by President Obama as a member of US National Cancer Advisory Board.



Olopade, who is an authority on cancer risk assessment, prevention, and individualized treatment based on risk factors and quality of life, is also a practicing clinician and director of the University’s Cancer Risk Clinic.

A recipient of numerous professional honors and awards, including the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship,  ASCO Young Investigator Award, James S. McDonnell Foundation Scholar Award, and the Doris Duke Distinguished Clinical Scientist Award, the White House said: "She also works with educators, doctors, government officials and pharmaceutical companies to improve access to quality education and
medical care in low-income communities.

Olopade holds an M.B.B.S. from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria, did her residency in internal medicine at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of Chicago. Others appointed into key administration posts by the US President include Thelma Duggin, member, Board of Trustees of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars; Marcia Cruz-Correa, member, National Cancer Advisory Board; Kevin J. Cullen, member, National Cancer Advisory Board; Olufunmilayo Falusi Olopade, member, National Cancer Advisory Board; Jonathan M. Samet, member, National Cancer Advisory Board; and  Bill Sellers, member, National Cancer Advisory Board.

Announcing the appointment, Obama said: “These dedicated individuals bring a wealth of experience and talent to their new roles and I am proud to have them serve in this Administration. I look forward to working with them in the months and years to come.”

Source: ThisDay

Posted: at 26-02-2011 01:17 AM (13 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- HOPEA23 at 26-02-2011 01:29 AM (13 years ago)
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too long but nice
Posted: at 26-02-2011 01:29 AM (13 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- masses1971 at 26-02-2011 01:53 AM (13 years ago)
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It is well deserved and a very big encouragement to us here in the states
Posted: at 26-02-2011 01:53 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie
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- momomambo at 26-02-2011 01:59 AM (13 years ago)
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nice sign of p.g.r.s lol
Posted: at 26-02-2011 01:59 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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- momomambo at 26-02-2011 02:00 AM (13 years ago)
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nice sign of p.g.r.s lol Grin
Posted: at 26-02-2011 02:00 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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- morganna_br at 26-02-2011 02:28 AM (13 years ago)
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That too bad to hear
Posted: at 26-02-2011 02:28 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie
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- okwas at 26-02-2011 02:45 AM (13 years ago)
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THAT'S GOOD?
Posted: at 26-02-2011 02:45 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Pointzero at 26-02-2011 03:03 AM (13 years ago)
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dats good
Posted: at 26-02-2011 03:03 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- sugaDaddy1forU at 26-02-2011 03:31 AM (13 years ago)
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WAY TO GO PRESIDO, THATS GOOD.
Posted: at 26-02-2011 03:31 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- ikennaya at 26-02-2011 03:36 AM (13 years ago)
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good job,more grease 2 ur elbow woman.
Posted: at 26-02-2011 03:36 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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- truthisbitter at 26-02-2011 04:58 AM (13 years ago)
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THANK GOD ONE BIG GOOD STORY ABOUT NIGERIA AT LAST
Posted: at 26-02-2011 04:58 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Donusman4real at 26-02-2011 05:08 AM (13 years ago)
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I think our LEADERS has so much to learn from this instead of JUBILATION. Our MOTHERS, SISTERS AND CHILDREN ARE DIEING of this ailment yet we have a DOCTOR as qualify as this, its shame on us.
Posted: at 26-02-2011 05:08 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie
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- Pointzero at 26-02-2011 05:39 AM (13 years ago)
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Quote from: truthisbitter on 26-02-2011 04:58 AM
THANK GOD ONE BIG GOOD STORY ABOUT NIGERIA AT LAST
hmmmm
Posted: at 26-02-2011 05:39 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- kenyasmart at 26-02-2011 06:01 AM (13 years ago)
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thats nice but at d same time we need her here back home
Posted: at 26-02-2011 06:01 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie
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- chubby10 at 26-02-2011 07:37 AM (13 years ago)
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yes..at list this kind of things is the things we are supose to be hearing.
Posted: at 26-02-2011 07:37 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie
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- lanudja at 26-02-2011 07:52 AM (13 years ago)
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Abi? its good anyway...
Posted: at 26-02-2011 07:52 AM (13 years ago) | Hero
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- ajanni at 26-02-2011 07:53 AM (13 years ago)
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wishing her the best and more grease to her elbow
Posted: at 26-02-2011 07:53 AM (13 years ago) | Grande Master
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- lanudja at 26-02-2011 08:13 AM (13 years ago)
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And i pray she represents us well. God be wif her.
Posted: at 26-02-2011 08:13 AM (13 years ago) | Hero
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- ajanni at 26-02-2011 08:36 AM (13 years ago)
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Amen ooo
Posted: at 26-02-2011 08:36 AM (13 years ago) | Grande Master
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- onyiis at 26-02-2011 08:44 AM (13 years ago)
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that's a good news
Posted: at 26-02-2011 08:44 AM (13 years ago) | Hero
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