The AAP, founded in 1885, annually recognizes 55 individuals who have attained preeminence in medical research. Elected members have included Nobel laureates and members of the National Academy of Science, and encompass all field of medicine.
The American Liver Foundation, the nation's leading nonprofit organization for liver health promotion and disease prevention, has named Dr. Ira M. Jacobson as their Physician of the Year Award Recipient. He will be honored on September 27, 2007 at the Flavors of New York Culinary Gala at the Pierre Hotel.
