Dr. Michelle Hudspeth, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (at podium) reads names of children at the Children's Hospital Service of Remembrance as registered nurse Joy Ross, PCICU (right) lights a candle and Child Life specialist Lauren Stump assists. Registered nurse Melinda Biller, PICU, also read names during the service.

PEOPLE

Kathy Laber
Kathy Laber, DVM, Comparative Medicine/Lab Animal Resources, was elected president of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science. She is the organization's 56th president. Laber's plans for the upcoming year include expanding international educational outreach and working to increase public recognition of the importance of biomedical research and the individuals who contribute to the effort.

Patrick O'Neil
Patrick O'Neil, Ph.D., Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Institute of Psychiatry, was awarded honorary membership by the American Dietetic Association for his work in the field of obesity and weight management. O'Neil also is president of The Obesity Society. O'Neil directs MUSC's Weight Management Center.

Eric Rovner
Eric Rovner, M.D., professor of urology, was elected treasurer of the National Association for Continence. Rovner also holds leadership roles for the American Urological Association and the Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology and serves on the editorial advisory panel for the association's monthly e-newsletter.

EVENTS

Angel Tree Parade
The MUSC Angel Tree Toy Parade and toy drop-off event will start at 11:45 a.m. Dec. 9 at Ashley River Tower and end at the Horseshoe. Featured will be vehicles filled with toys, bikes donated by employees and the Burke Highsteppers Marching Band.

Ultimate Coconut Cake
Tickets are available for the chance to win the Ultimate Coconut Cake. Proceeds from the drawing will benefit recruitment scholarships for the College of Graduate Studies (CGS). Tickets can be purchased in Suite 101, Bioengineering Building of the Colbert center. The drawing will be held Dec. 16. For information, call 876-2408.