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Science AAN Press Releases Science at the Annual Meeting Clinical Research Research Fellowships Scientific and Non-Scientific Awards Past Award Winners Science Committee Animals in Research ClinicalTrials.gov NINDS Information & Resources About This Section	Sheila Essey Award - An Award for ALS Research Presented by the AAN and the ALS Association and supported through the philanthropy of the Essey family and the ALS Association. This award recognizes an individual who has made significant research contributions in the search for the cause, prevention of, and cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The criteria being used to determine the recipient include recent major scientific impact, long-term scientific impact, and overall impact to ALS. Presentation Recipient is expected to present a 20-minute lecture during an anterior horn scientific session at the 62nd AAN Annual Meeting. Recipient will receive: Certificate of recognition and $25,000 prize to be used by recipient to continue ALS research Complimentary registration for 62nd Annual Meeting Recognition at 2010 Awards Luncheon at 62nd Annual Meeting Eligibility Must be actively engaged in ALS research Application Procedure Applicants should submit one complete set of the following materials: Completed application form Note: Under general description: describe how scientific contributions have created a better understanding of ALS; why applicant should receive award; and why contributions represent a major advance or hold significance in ALS research in terms of identifying the cause, potential treatment, prevention, or cure. Current curriculum vitae Supporting information (not to exceed three pages), including: Single page biography including previous positions and any awards or recognition received One- to two-page listing of six to ten peer-reviewed journal references that support statements about contributions to ALS research (do not send reprints or a bibliography) Deadline The 2010 awards deadline has passed. For more information, please contact Naomi Reeves at nreeves@aan.com or (651) 695-2814. Award Sell Sheet	Advertisement Advertisement

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