VA Researcher Awarded for Scientific Achievement

Dr. Andrew H. Kang was presented the William S. Middleton Award, the Department of Veterans Affairs most prestigious award for scientific achievement in biomedical research. Kang is a staff physician and researcher with the Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Goodman professor and director of the University of Tennessee Center of Excellence for Diseases of Connective Tissue. He previously held the titles of associate chief of staff for research and development at the Memphis VA Medical Center and chairman of the UT Department of Medicine.

Krista Osborn was chosen to chair the 25-member Baptist Health Services Groups 2004 Provider Relations Advisory Committee. Osborn works as vice president and chief operating officer of Healthcare Asset Management LLC.

Dr. Rosa G. Deal received the Maurelian Medal from Christian Brothers University. Deal graduated from the University of Naples and has served for 33 years as a professor of literature and languages at CBU. The Maurelian Medal is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions through service to the university or the community, or to individuals who have distinguished themselves in the field of education.

Sylvia M. Reed joined the law firm of Bass, Berry & Sims PLC as an associate in the corporate and securities practice area. Reed previously worked for Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC. She received a bachelors degree in accounting from West Virginia University and a law degree from the West Virginia University College of Law.

The following attorneys from Glankler Brown PLLC were selected for inclusion in the 2003-2004 edition of The Best Lawyers in America: Louis F. Allen, Saul C. Belz, John David Blaylock, Robert Grattan Brown Jr., Oscar C. Carr III, Lee James Chase III, Frank J. Glankler Jr., William T. Mays Jr. and C. Barry Ward.

H. Lance Forsdick received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Christian Brothers University. Forsdick graduated from CBU with a degree in business administration. The National Council of Christians and Jews named him Humanitarian of the Year.

Douglas Wilkins, an English teacher at Hamilton High School, was featured in the spring issue of American Legacy Magazine as an exceptional teacher of African-American history. Wilkins also was invited to a reception in the Forbes Gallery in New York City to kick off National Teachers Day.

Marla F. Adair joined the law firm of Bass, Berry & Sims PLC as an associate in the corporate and securities practice area. Adair previously worked for Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC. She received a bachelors degree in psychology from Christian Brothers University and a law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law.

University of Memphis professor David Appleby won a Peabody Award for his film Hoxie: The First Stand. The film examines the aftermath of the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision. Appleby is a communications professor at the U of M.

The University of Memphis Alumni Association announces the following recipients of its awards for distinguished research and creative achievement: Dr. Allison Graham, Dr. Paul Bodin, David Appleby and Dr. Rabi Bhagat.

Crye-Leike, Realtors, announced the following associates were named life members of the Multi-Million Dollar Club: Barbara Garrett, Frances May, Carrie Sweeney, Ann Maree Matthews, Ann Scott, Elaine Sharpe, JoAnne Reinhardt, Sandra Annis, Pamela Watson, Catherine Thomas, LaSonya Blankenship, Paula Bourland, Robert Gorman, Saeed Nia and Willie Mae Alexander.