Joseph F. Morgan, (1918 – 1976), a long-time member of the SIVB, was a Canadian scientist who contributed significantly to the art and science of in vitro biology. He pioneered research in the fields including defined media, cryobiology, amino acid and carbohydrate metabolism, the growth of viruses in vitro and the initial understanding of the post-World War II miracle – antibiotics. Although he missed being a founding member of the Tissue Culture Association by one year, his contributions to the SIVB (TCA), both personal and scientific, were lifelong.
The Joseph F. Morgan Award provides travel funds for Canadian students to attend the Annual Meeting of the SIVB in the amount of $100. Joseph F. Morgan, a long-time member of the SIVB, was a Canadian scientist who contributed significantly to the art and science of in vitro biology.
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The SIVB Student Award Program provides recognition and financial support for student’s who have contributed and made outstanding achievements in the field of in vitro biology. Students applying for awards must submit:
1. An Official Abstract Submission (to be submitted online) and completed online Student Registration;
2. A letter (4 pages maximum) indicating names of award(s) applying for; narrative of methods, results, and supporting figures/tables as appropriate; and
3. Research director/supervisor certification that the work was performed by the student applicant.
Students competing for awards may apply for multiple awards, must satisfy specific award criteria, and must present their papers at the Meeting as scheduled. Winners will be notified prior to the meeting. The student awardees must present their submitted research papers and be present at the meeting award ceremony.
Your submission should be sent to:
Student Awards
Society for In Vitro Biology
672 Old Mill Rd., Suite 284
Millersville, MD 21108
Email: [email protected]
Application Deadline is January 31.
