George R. Buchanan Lectureship Award

The purpose of the annual George R. Buchanan Lectureship Award is to honor Dr. Buchanan and assure that future generations of pediatric hematology/oncology specialists are aware of his significant contributions to ASPHO and the field. Dr. Buchanan has made scientific contributions in many areas of pediatric hematology and oncology; and among his many attributes, he has been recognized as an outstanding teacher and mentor. He served as Past President of the Society and founded and developed the ASPHO Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Review Course, a premier education offering for the field. The award will annually recognize a national/international expert in pediatric hematology/oncology who meets the criteria below.

2024 Recipient 

Prakash Satwani, MBBS MD
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, NY

Eligibility:
The George R. Buchanan Lectureship Award is to be received by an ASPHO member in good standing who is a nationally and/or internationally recognized expert in pediatric hematology/oncology. The recipient should have significant research, education and clinical expertise, and be recognized as an accomplished educator, committed mentor and effective speaker.

The individual chosen for this award must agree to present a 35-45 minute clinical review, including research and clinical management of patients on a topic relevant to the field during the ASPHO Conference.

Nominations for the 2025 ASPHO Award cycle are now closed. The 2025 ASPHO Awards will be presented at the 2025 ASPHO Conference, May 7-10, in Louisville, KY.