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Kurtycz Earns American Society of Cytopathology President's Award

Daniel Kurtycz, M.D.

MADISON , Wis. - The American Society of Cytopathology has named Dr. Daniel Kurtycz, a University of Wisconsin Medical School professor of pathology and the medical director for the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, as the 2004 recipient of the ASC President's Award.

"Dr. Kurtycz has been an active, as well as proactive, member of the ASC for many years, giving freely of his time and resources," ASC President Dr. Celeste Powers said.

"He has been instrumental in bringing the ASC 'on-line', with much of his effort focused on the ASC Web site and list serve as well as our CD-ROM programs.

"Dr. Kurtycz's expertise, enthusiasm, and commitment have made him an excellent role model and mentor. It is my very great pleasure to award him this year's President's Award."

Kurtycz will receive the President's Award at the Celestial Evening Awards Gala during the ASC's 52 nd Annual Scientific Meeting on Nov. 16 in Chicago .

Founded in 1951, the ASC is a distinguished national professional society of more than 3,000 physicians, cytotechnologists and scientists who are dedicated to the detection and early diagnosis of nearly all forms of cancer. The President's Award has been presented annually since 1992 to a pathologist or cytotechnologist in recognition of their contributions to the ASC and also includes a $500 honorarium.

A long-time member of the UW medical community, Kurtycz directs the WSLH's School of Cytotechnology as well as its Cytology, Cytogenetic and Newborn Screening sections.

After receiving his medical degree from the University of Michigan , he performed his residency in pathology and a fellowship in Clinical Chemistry with Dr. James Westgaard at Wisconsin and established UW's FNA Service and Cytopathology Fellowship.

Kurtycz has served extensively on several ASC committees, reviews several journals and is a long-term member of the ASCP Board of Registry for Cytology, as well as recently joining the National Resident in Service Examination committee.

Written By: Jessica D. Burda, WSLH Communications Specialist

Date: September 9, 2004

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