C. Ronald Kahn first to win Manpei Suzuki International Prize for Diabetes Research

Friday, November 7, 2008 - 14:49 in Health & Medicine

C. Ronald Kahn, M.D., Mary K. Iacocca Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and head of the Head Section on Obesity and Hormone Action at the Joslin Diabetes Center, has been named the first winner of the Manpei Suzuki International Prize for Diabetes Research. “Joslin Diabetes Center is delighted that one of our world-renowned researchers has been named the inaugural winner of such a prestigious award,” said Ranch C. Kimball, President and CEO of Joslin.  “Dr. Kahn epitomizes the spirit, perseverance and creativity held by all Joslin researchers that is needed to make the scientific advancements toward preventing and ultimately curing diabetes.” read more

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