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June 12, 2003

MUSC Faculty Member Garners National Award

CHARLESTON, SC -- Maria Buse, M.D., professor of medicine and biochemistry at the Medical University of South Carolina, will be presented the American Diabetes Association Albert Renold Award
on July 16 at the 63rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association in New Orleans.

The Albert Renold Award is named for Professor Renold, renowned diabetologist and researcher. The award is given to an individual whose career is distinguished by outstanding achievements in the training of
diabetes research scientists or the facilitation of diabetes research by diabetes investigators.

A member of the MUSC faculty since 1957, Buse has dedicated her scientific career to increasing the understanding of the biochemistry
involved in diabetes. Now in its 44th year, her basic research grant, "Factors that Modify Insulin Action," is one of the longest continuously funded National Institutes of Health grants in the entire
nation.

Additionally, Buse has just been honored by the Medical University with the university's highest academic designation, a Distinguished University Professor. She is the woman in MUSC's
179-year history to receive this honor which will be officially presented to her at the annual Faculty Convocation on Aug. 26. The award is given annually to faculty members who achieve unique and exemplary levels of excellence in university service during their academic careers.