NEW YORK, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael A. Epstein, co-head of the Trade Practices and Regulatory Law department and a member of the management committee at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, one of the world’s leading law firms, has been named chairman of the board of trustees of the Institute for Cancer Prevention (IFCP). Mr. Epstein’s appointment is effective January 1, 2004.
The IFCP is the premier institute for cancer prevention research and is the only National Cancer Institute designated cancer center entirely dedicated to saving lives through disease prevention and control.
“We are delighted that Michael has accepted the chairmanship of the Institute,” said Daniel W. Nixon, M.D., president of the IFCP. “The commitment, energy and drive Michael has demonstrated as a trustee have served the Institute well, and we look forward to his leadership in helping us to further our goals.”
Mr. Epstein said, “I am honored to serve in this new role. It is my hope that during my tenure the Institute’s world-class scientists and cutting-edge technology can build on our accomplishments, initiate scientific breakthroughs in cancer research and change the way preventive medicine is practiced.”
Mr. Epstein has been a member of the ICFP board of trustees since 1996.
The Institute for Cancer Prevention (http://www.ifcp.us/) was founded in 1969. Its scientists were the first to establish the link between smoking and lung cancer. The IFCP is also well known for its work on the beneficial effects of soy, garlic, zinc, tea and low-fat diets. The ICFP is headquartered in New York and has a research facility in Valhalla, N.Y.
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