Distinguished Clinical Research Lecture Today

The Academic Senate has selected Curtis Morris Jr. and Anthony Sebastian to deliver the Fifth Annual Distinguished Clinical Research Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 3:30 p.m. in Cole Hall on the Parnassus Heights campus. Both are renowned for their success in shaping the direction of clinical research in multiple areas. Morris and Sebastian will each present aspects of their work. The lecture is open to the campus community and the general public. Morris and Sebastian are known for their shared preeminence in the field of patient-oriented research related to hypertension, renal disease, electrolyte and acid-base physiology, vitamin D and mineral metabolism and nutrition. Morris and Sebastian are widely respected by UCSF faculty and students alike - they are outstanding collaborators, exceptional teachers, dedicated mentors, and extraordinary clinicians. Since 2001, this award has been bestowed on an individual member of the UCSF faculty with outstanding achievements in clinical research. Nominations are made by UCSF faculty, who consider the clinical research contributions of their colleagues and submit nominations for this prestigious award to the Academic Senate Committee on Research. Each year, that committee selects a recipient of this award. This year, the Academic Senate is honored to recognize the joint achievements of Morris and Sebastian. Formerly directors of UCSF's General Clinical Research Center (GCRC), the duo has made groundbreaking research in osteoporosis. Their research has uncovered how the body regulates electrolytes and has led to treatments for cardiovascular disease and kidney stones. For this work they received the prestigious Belding Scribner Award from the American Society of Nephrology in November 2002. The award recognizes scientists whose efforts result in significant advances in clinical research and patient care. Morris joined the UCSF faculty in 1964, after completing his residency and tenure as a research physician here. He holds appointments as professor of medicine, pediatrics, and radiology. Sebastian joined the UCSF faculty in 1971, after completing his residency and tenure as a research physician here. He holds an appointment as professor of medicine and associated faculty in the GCRC. He also is managing editor of The GCRC Journal. Sebastian was named Alumnus of the Year by the UCSF School of Medicine in May 2003.