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Presidential Scholars recogniton, awards day slated for April 10  All faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend the Presidential Scholars Recognition and Awards Day events Tuesday, April 10 at MUSC.   The 2006-2007 Presidential Scholars Program theme was “Eliminating Disparities: Systematic Approach to Health Care Delivery.” The scholars used a variety of perspectives, including human experiences, in order to view the relationship between national approaches to health delivery systems and the health disparities that exist in those systems. As a result of the studies, the scholars developed a model of ideal systems for the various population groups, culminating in a comparison of proposed ideal systems for the distinct groups to seek and recommend common elements.   The scholars will present their theme-based posters from noon to 1p.m. in the lobby of the Education Center/Library Building. At 4 p.m., the recognition and awards ceremony will be held in the Institute of Psychiatry Auditorium.   The keynote speaker, Marvella E. Ford, Ph.D., associate director of cancer disparities at the Hollings Cancer Center, will address the audience on “Cancer Disparities in South Carolina: Steps Toward a Solution.” Selected scholars will then present the findings of their studies. A reception will follow in the lobby of the Institute of Psychiatry.     Friday, March 30, 2007 Catalyst Online is published weekly, updated as needed and improved from time to time by the MUSC Office of Public Relations for the faculty, employees and students of the Medical University of South Carolina. Catalyst Online editor, Kim Draughn, can be reached at 792-4107 or by email, catalyst@musc.edu. Editorial copy can be submitted to Catalyst Online and to The Catalyst in print by fax, 792-6723, or by email to catalyst@musc.edu. To place an ad in The Catalyst hardcopy, call Island Publications at 849-1778, ext. 201.