ACSCC24 Wangensteen Scientific Forum Dedicated to Dr. Hawn

April 29, 2024

Dr. Mary Hawn has been selected as the Dedicatee of the Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum at 2024 ACS Clinical Congress. The forum will take place Saturday, October 19 through Tuesday, October 22 in San Francisco.

“It is such an amazing honor to have the Scientific Forum dedicated to me. The Scientific Forum is where our trainees and junior faculty often get their initial exposure to presenting and discussing papers. I had the privilege to serve on the Scientific Forum Committee for 10 years and saw first hand the nominees for this award,” said Hawn. “I am humbled to have been chosen for this incredible honor!”

Wagensteen founded the ACS scientific forum in 1947 “to provide an opportunity to the younger surgical group for the presentation of the results of original clinical and experimental research.” He also served as president of the college between 1959 and 1960.

Hawn was nominated by Drs. Shipra Arya and Jaqueline Jeruss:

“Dr. Hawn's exemplary academic surgical career, her commitment to excellence as a leader in American surgery, and her selfless compassion as both a physician and mentor underscore how deserving she is as the recipient of the 2024 American College of Surgeons Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum Dedication.

“Personally, I have benefitted from Dr. Hawn's kindness and support at critical junctures in my career. She continues to inspire me to look forward with optimism and confidence about the myriad ways it is possible to have a positive impact as surgeon-scientist."
-Dr. Jacqueline Jeruss

“Dr. Hawn is an exceptional leader and surgeon scientist who has been a mentor and sponsor for so many of us. It was an honor to nominate her and I am thrilled to see the ACS recognize her stellar contributions.”
-Dr. Shipra Arya

Hawn will be recognized at the Clinical Congress Opening Ceremony and at the Scientific Forum-specific awards ceremony. The Scientific Forum supplement of JACS will be dedicated to her as well.

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