Cassen Prize
This prestigious prize is named in honor of the late physicist Benedict Cassen, whose invention, the rectilinear scanner, first brought the ability to image patients to nuclear medicine. His widow, Mary Wylie Cassen, made a bequest to the Foundation to establish a major award. The awarding of this prize is in recognition of outstanding achievement is essential to encourage development and growth in nuclear medicine. The Cassen Prize has been called the Nobel Prize of nuclear medicine and currently carries an award of $25,000.
The Cassen Prize: Information and Requirements
1. A letter nominating an individual or group, should be sent to the ERF, providing a concise summary of the nominee's work that has led to a major advance in nuclear medicine science. It is advisable that the nominee not be made aware of the nomination. All nominations are kept confidential by the Foundation.
2. Also provide a biography, not to exceed two pages, including past positions and prior awards or recognition received by the nominee.
3. On an additional page, list no more than six peer-reviewed journal references which substantiate the statements made in your nomination. Do not send reprints or a bibliography.
4. Submit letters of support (no more than three) from persons who are qualified to appreciate the nominee's contributions to nuclear medicine science.
5. Submit an original and five copies of all the information and documentation requested above.
The nomination letter and supporting documents must be postmarked not later than November 1.
MAIL NOMINATION LETTER AND ALL DOCUMENTATION (ORIGINAL PLUS FIVE COPIES) TO:
The Education and Research Foundation
c/o Sue Weiss, CNMT Executive Director
6500 Appaloosa Ave. N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
