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In Honor of Walter Laug, MD

Dr. Laug obtained his medical degree from the University of Basel in 1968, completed his pediatric training in Switzerland, at the University Children's Hospital in Berne. He then joined our hospital on a Hematology/Oncology fellowship in 1973.

Following his fellowship, he was appointed as a member of our faculty in 1977 and continued as an active faculty member until his retirement in 2006 as a Professor of Pediatrics at Keck Medicine of USC. At the time of his death on April 21, 2008, he was an Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.

In addition to his excellent clinical skills in both pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Dr. Laug was a very productive researcher, developing a strong, NIH-funded research program focused on mechanisms of tumor cell invasion and metastases. During the later stages of his research career, he became very interested in the emerging area of tumor-related angiogenesis, especially as it applied to brain tumors.

Dr. Laug had a great love for teaching and devoted considerable time to his role as Deputy Division Head for Education from 1998 until his retirement in 2006.  He leaves behind a legacy of many graduates of our program during that period who carry on research and treatment in hematology and oncology all over the world.

Dr. Leo Mascarenhas Wins Walter Laug Distinguished Teaching Award

Purpose and Eligibility

The Walter Laug Distinguished Teaching Award recognizes clinical and research faculty members who promote an exemplary learning environment and nurture the ethical, professional, and personal development of Hematology-Oncology Fellows.

Recognition

One faculty member will be selected annually and presented with a certificate and $1,000 award for professional enhancement activities (i.e. conference attendance, subscriptions, etc.)

Criteria

The nominee should be widely recognized as a consistent and strong supporter of both the professional and personal development of Hematology/Oncology fellows at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

Nominating Procedures

Hematology/Oncology fellows will nominate candidates by submitting a nomination form to the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program Director with a brief description of the teaching attributes of the nominee and why they are deserving of this honor.

Selection Procedures

The Walter Laug Teaching Award Committee will select the winner from among all nominations.

Timing

Deadline for nominations is May 31 of each year. The award recipient will be honored at the Hematology/Oncology fellows’ graduation event.

Program Donations

Donations to support this program are gratefully accepted and are used to support the $1,000 awards to faculty. Donations can be made by contacting the Fellowship Program Director at 323.361.2121 or simply mailing a check to the address below, made out to the hospital with “Laug Teaching Award” noted in the memo.

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization and the tax identification number is available upon request.

Winners of the Award

2009: Leo Mascarenhas, MD, MS
2010: Thomas Hofstra, MD
2011: Rima Jubran, MD, MPH