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Dr. William D. Edwards
2008 SCVP Distinguished Achievement Award Recipient
William D. Edwards is the Society for Cardiovascular Pathology 2008 Distinguished Achievement Awardee. He received a BA in Chemistry from the University of Kansas . His medical school training was at the same University and he subsequently completed pathology training at a variety of locations including the University of Kansas , University of Cincinnati and the University of Minnesota . The latter was with Dr. Jesse Edwards at the United Hospital , Miller Division in St. Paul MN . He has worked at the Mayo Clinic Rochester MN since 1978. Currently he is Full Professor in Pathology and cross appointed in cardiology. He is Medical Director of autopsy pathology, Director of the Mayo Tissue Registry, and Director of the cardiovascular pathology fellowship training program. His role as a teacher and a diagnostic cardiovascular pathologist has been stellar. Dr. Edwards has written numerous manuscripts that many of us have found invaluable in learning cardiac pathology. His teaching skills are well recognized with a heavy teaching schedule for his local medical colleagues and students and numerous courses and invited lectures in North America and the world. His structured and organized approach to teaching pathology is valued. His teaching has been recognized by his colleagues with numerous Best Teacher awards. He has written on almost all types of cardiovascular pathologies and contributed to the original descriptions of several entities. Echocardiographic pathological correlation, medical photography and congenital heart disease have remained an interest over the years. Bill has trained many cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and pathologists - including many who have become cardiac pathologists. He is a compassionate physician who is guided by his faith and values. His attitude and behaviour have been recognized by a Karis Award at the Mayo Clinic given to a physician who exemplifies compassionate patient care. Bill has been a role model and a mentor to many of us. He has been an excellent Ambassador for Cardiac Pathology.
Dr. Renu Virmani
2007 SCVP Distinguished Achievement Award Recipient
Dr. Renu Virmani has been awarded the 2007 SCVP Distinguished Achievement Award for her outstanding contributions to cardiovascular pathology.
A
graduate of the MAMC New Delhi, Dr. Virmani went on to do her MD in pathology at the
Lady
Hardinge
Medical
College
,
New Delhi
.
She received her Board Certification in Pathology in 1978.
After working as a visiting scientist with Dr William Roberts at the NIH she joined the AFIP (US Army, MC), in the Cardiovascular Department, which she went on to chair from 1984 to 2004.
She became Clinical Professor of
Pathology at the Uniform University of Health Sciences,
Bethesda
, as well as the George Washington University, DC and Clinical Research Professor, Department of Pathology,
Vanderbilt
University
, Nashville TN. Dr. Virmani has well over 450 publications in peer reviewed journals, edited several books and published numerous book chapters.
She and her co-authors are well known for their works on cardiovascular neoplasms, on coronary artery disease and on coronary stents.
Her current interests include the drug eluting stents. She was the first to raise a word of caution about them. Dr. Virmani and her group have undertaken, and published, significant work on the pathology of coronary artery disease, the mechanisms of post angioplasty restenosis and indeed on all aspects of cardiovascular disease! Dr. Virmani has received numerous awards and honors for her work in cardiovascular pathology.
She recently received the Ethica Award at the EuroPCR,
Paris
,
France
, May 2006. She currently serves as the President and Medical Director of the CVPath Institute, Inc. in
Gaithersburg
,
Maryland
, as Clinical Professor of Pathology at
Georgetown
University
,
University
of
Maryland
, and
Vanderbilt
University
.
Dr. Virmani has research interests in vascular pathology with special reference to
developing technologies and animal models for the study of in-stent restenosis and of late with regards to drug-eluting stents.
Another focus of her studies includes mechanisms of atherogenesis with emphasis on sudden coronary death and plaque vulnerability.
Dr. Virmani is on the editorial review board of several scientific publications, which include Circulation; Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology; Journal of the
American
College
of Cardiology, among others.
In recognition of her outstanding accomplishments and contributions to cardiovascular pathology and medicine, the Society for Cardiovascular Pathology is proud and pleased to bestow the 2007 Distinguished Achievement Award.
Dr. Frederick J. Shoen
2006 SCVP Distinguished Achievement Award Recipient
Fredrick J. Schoen, M.D., Ph.D. was selected by the Awards Committee to receive the 2006 Distinguished Achievement Award of the Society of Cardiovascular Pathology. Dr. Schoen is Professor of Pathology and Health Sciences and Technology at the Harvard Medical School and Director, Cardiac Pathology and Executive Vice Chairman, Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA. Dr. Schoen has made major scientific contributions to the field of cardiovascular pathology. His work on the pathology of cardiac valvular prostheses has contributed significantly to improvements in valve design and durability. His more recent work has focused on the potential of cardiovascular tissue engineering. He also has published research in other areas of cardiovascular pathology, including cardiomyopathies and ischemic heart disease. Dr. Schoen’s excellent textbook, Interventional and Surgical Cardiovascular Pathology, is highly regarded. In addition to his scientific accomplishments, Dr. Schoen has provided outstanding leadership to the SCVP. He has served previously as President and, he is currently serving as chairman of the Publications Committee. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Dr. Fred Schoen was presented with the Distinguished Achievement Award at the February 2006, meeting of the Society in conjunction with the USCAP meeting.
Dr. Thomas N. James
2005 SCVP Distinguished Achievement Award Recipient
Thomas N. James, M.D., was selected by the Awards Committee to be the recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award of the Society For Cardiovascular Pathology for 2005 based on Dr. James' outstanding contributions to knowledge of the coronary arteries and conduction system in health and disease. Dr. James is Professor of Medicine
and Pathology at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. The Award was presented to Dr. James at the Society's Annual Award Banquet on Sunday, February 27, 2005 in San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Anton E. Becker
2004 SCVP Distinguished Achievement Award Recipient
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