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WINTER 1982 33 WEST 56th STREET, NEW YORK 10019 The Scientific Advisory Committee Commonly referred to as SAC, the Scientific Advi- sory Committee of the Runyon-Winchell Cancer Fund has played a vital role in nuturing young scientists in cancer research for more than three decades. Prominent scientists from across the nation have generously af- forded us their talent, dedication, and time creating the prestigious aura which typifies the Fund today. Presently, SAC is comprised of these fifteen eminent doctors and scientists who travel to New York three times a year to review pastdoctoral fellowship grant applications: John Abelson, Ph.D., University of California, San Diego , Jerome DeCosse, M.D., Sloan-Kettering Institute Darrell Doyle, Ph.D„ Roswell Park Memorial Institute Malcolm L. Gefter, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology Victor Ginsburg, Ph.D., National Institutes of Health Irving Goldberg, M.D., Harvard Medical School Arthur P. Grollman, M.D., SUNY at Stony Brook Evan Hersh, M.D., M.D. Anderson Hospital David Hirsh, Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder Michael E. Lamm, M.D., Case Western Reserve University George Miller, Jr., M.D., Yale University School of Medicine Dan Rifkinv Ph.D., New York Unversiry ;, Joseph Simone, M.D., St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Bill Sugden, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Paul V. Woolley, M.D., FACP, Georgetown University Hospital Each member has been recommended by SAC and approved by the Board of Directors of the Fund for membership. Their term is four years, which includes participation in a maximum of twelve review sessions. In an average year these professionals peruse 600 appli- cations: this is a.feat in itself, but also an addition to their institutional obligatiors and research programs. Applications are evaluated for the qualifications. ex- perience. and productivity of the candidate and sponsor, the merit of the research proposal and the training envi- tCniuipiurd nn pngi -01 PROFILE: Dr. Gerald P. Murphy Dr. Gerald P. Murphy, chairmaht of the executive committee of the Runyon•; Winchell Cancer Fund's Board of Direc- tors, has played an ex- uemely active role in as- sisting the Fund in its re- cent period of expansion. born in Havre, Montana '-k 1934, Dr. Murphy graduated from Seattle University in 1955. He received his medical degree from the University of Washington THIRD ISSUE and completed his residency in Surgery and Urology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. After completing a Visit- ing Professorship in Surgery at the University of Stellen- bosch in South Africa, Dr. Murphy joined Roswell Park Memorial Institute in Buffalo in 1968. He held the posi- tion of Chief of the Department of Urology and As- sociate Institute Director until 1970, when he was ap- pointed Institute Director. Dr. Murphy also holds posi- tions as Professor of Surgery at SUNY at Buffalo and Professor of Biology at Niagara University. He has served as Executive Director of the Health Research Council of the State of New Ydi•k since 1975. As director of Roswell Park Institute, a comprehen- sive cancer center, Dr. Murphy is responsible for the management of the entire institute in all of its many facets, including research, treatment, and education. There are currently more than 450 cancer research inves- tigations in progress, in 16 basic research units. Each department is responsible for developing major research themes, which at present include experimental hema- tology, biological structure and function, micro- processor technology, SY40 studies of cell transforma- tion, metastasis, drug development, the immune re- sponse, and genetic factors in human disease. Among special facilities at the Institute are a crystallography center. acomputer center. animal models forexperimen- tal surgery, recombinant DNA laboratory. and a mouse breeding facility. fGvainard mi Ixige 51

Runyon-Winchell Fund Flies a Kite Most people in New York City look straight ahead when walking. (or sometimes down to avoid souvenirs from large dogs) but on Sunday. October 3rd, all eyes were raised to the heavens, where a truly spectacular show was taking place. The sky was tilledwith dozens of kites of all sizes, colors, and shapes, swooping, swirl- ing, and riding gracefully on the gentle breezes that wafted over Central Park. The First Annual New York City Kite Jamboree took place in the Sheep Meadow in the park. and was a most enjoyable day for the more than 3,000 people who p1r- ticipated. The event, which was co-sponsored by the kite emporium, GO FLY A, KITE, was held by tha Runyon-Winchell Cancer Fund to celebrate both New York City and the Sheep Meadow, which was recentEy completely re-sodded. ln fact, the Kite Jamboree was the first large event that the harks Department allowed to be held in the Meadow. The winner of the "most kites on a line" comperirion takes to the skies at the Kite Jamboree in Cenrral Park. The Kite Jamboree was blessed with beautifltl; sunny, and - even more important-breezy weather. Over 100 people - participants in the kite compe6tion- started lining up be:ore noon to register for such categories as highest flying kite, biggest, smallest, most beautiful, and most kites on one line. As the first kites took to the air, the melodious sounds of the big bands of the 19401 floated out to meet them. The music was provided by the Staten Island Senior Stage Band, a group composed of the most talented performers from the Staten island Public schools. There were sevetal special kite demonstrations during the day, among them a fearsome performance by a thirty-fo+at shark kite (just when you thought it was safe to go back into the sky) and a seven-kites•in tandem exhibition by internationally renowned flier Gerard Hacqeubard. 4 ;F . . , J , ~ i / i i' Besides the participants in the various competioons, many people took to the Sheep Meadow as part of a "free fly."white others were content to lie in the soft newgrass and watch the frihnd!y invasion of the skies by the many varieties of kites that dotted the landscape. A kite doctor, complete with "medical"' bag and white coat, threaded his way through the crowds to repair torn kites, while free lessons were given to neophyte fliers at the southern end of the Meadow. At the end of the day, prizes w.-:re awarded to the winners of the kite competion. They ranged from the largest (7 feet in diameter). the smallest, (less than one inch - and it flew!) and most kites on a line (fifty). The Fund looks forward to our second annual Kite Jamboree in April. and will provide you with more information on this event in our Spring newsletter. For those of you who flew with us this time, thanks! - Amy Pollard Scientific Advisory Committee (Continued Jmm page 1) ronment available to the candidate are also considered. The process is often tiresome and tedious, but neverthe- less necessary to fairly evaluate the applications. Summaries of all applications submitted for a specific deadline are forwarded to all SAC members. They select 25 proposals in their field, of expertise and relay this information to the Research Department. Aided by the designated Scientific Chairjttan, SAC members are as- signed between 16-20 applications to review. Two re- viewers are assigned to an application, one as the pri- mary reviewer and the other as a secondary reviewer. Both reviewers formulate a written critique; however, the primary reviewer describes in more detail the proj- ect, the sponsoring investigator, and the fellowship can- didate. When addressing SAC at the review session both reviewers give an oral evaluatioa ar.d suggest their prior- ity rating of the application. After a general discussion each member of the review panel votes his priority score and the cycle continues. What may appear superficially to be a simplistically sttvctured task is, on the contrary, a complex assignment that only a panel of experts cduld liandle. Participation at a review session as a lay person can leave you with your "jaw hanging." It is an inspiring, stimulating, and unique experience. Some seerningly picayune detail of an experiment will elate one qf the reviewers and sud- denly, a remarkable presence fills the room. It is this type of exuberant energy that sustains these profession- als through the two-day meeting. The Scientific Advisory COmmittee is a cornerstone of the Fund. We are extremely fortunate to have an association with such a fine caliber of scientists, and likewise, the future Runyon-Winchell Fellows. In closing we would like to thank SAC, and particu• larly, Drs. David Hirsh and Michael Lamm who are just completing their term of service. Their untiring efforts in our behalf have been most gratifying, and we wish them continued success in their future endeavors. - Suzanne M. Kiernan