1998

John J. Wild, M.D., Ph.D. Director Medico-Technological Research Institute of Minneapolis St. Louis Park, MN Dr. Wild was the first person to receive the $100,000 Frank Annunzio Award in October 1998. Dr. Wild is the pre-eminent pioneer of modern diagnostic medical ultrasound. His creativity, vision and breadth of accomplishment are outstanding in the development of […]

Marek Elbaum, M.D. President Electro-Optical Sciences, Inc. Irvington, NY MelaFind™ Dr. Marek Elbaum was the recipient of the 1998 $100,000 Christopher Columbus Foundation Award for the development of an imaging system, MelaFind™ for the early detection of melanoma. Melanoma is the deadliest of skin cancers and its frequency is rapidly increasing worldwide. In the United […]