The Education Committee established the Timely Topics Lecture in 1982 at the suggestion of Dr. Nathan Kaufman. It was initially conceived as a lecture by a prominent individual in the field of pathology to address a “timely topic” but has evolved into a sophisticated presentation, generally by a clinician or researcher, whose integrated relationship with pathology moves the discipline forward with contemporary ideas, innovative methods, and futuristic technology. This lecture is regarded as an honor within the USCAP sphere.
The lecturer should be well recognized and respected within the medical community, in general, and by the pathology community; he/she should be capable of giving a lucid and erudite lecture relating to topics of contemporary interest. The lecture is presented during the Annual Meeting of the Academy.
In 1999, the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology chose to honor Dr. Kaufman by renaming this lecture the Nathan Kaufman Timely Topics Lecture. This action was taken in recognition of his distinguished service and invaluable contributions to the Academy, including: prolonged service as first full-time Secretary-Treasurer of USCAP; founding Assistant Editor of Laboratory Investigation and founding Editor of Modern Pathology; institution of the Diagnostic Pathology Course; facilitation of separate incorporation of USCAP and establishment of its Bylaws; formulation of guidelines and procedures for Companion Societies meetings; supervision of lot purchase and construction of a permanent office building for the Academy; establishment of policies and procedures for operations, objectives for educational offerings and terms of reference for the various committees.
Selection process: The Nathan Kaufman Timely Topics Lecturer is chosen by the President-Elect and approved by the Executive Committee at its Interim Meeting.
The Academy provides:
– Complimentary registration to the Annual Meeting
Rachael Relph, PhD
2022 Nathan Kaufman Timely Topics Lecture
Rachael is the Chief Sustainability Officer at My Green Lab, a non-profit organization dedicated to building a culture of sustainability in science. Rachael partners with organizations around the world to build tools and resources that support laboratory sustainability and help accelerate the adoption of best practices. Through education, engagement programs, and certifications, Rachael and My Green Lab are inspiring and supporting scientists as they advance sustainability at the bench. Rachael has a PhD in chemistry from Yale University and led Design for Environment and Sustainability initiatives for Life Technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific. On weekends and holidays Rachael enjoys camping, biking or hiking with her family and friends. One day she hopes to hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada.
Previous Honorees
2021 | Timothy Stenzel |
2020 | Samuel H. Sternberg |
2019 | Jeroen A.W.M. van der Laak |
2018 | H. Gilbert Welch |
2017 | Daniel J. Brat |
2016 | Eric F. Glassy |
2015 | Otis W. Brawley |
2014 | Arul Chinniyan |
2013 | Christopher Crum |
2012 | Bogdan Czerniak |
2011 | Guillermo J. Teamey |
2010 | Anthony Atala |
2009 | Todd Golub |
2008 | Frank McKeon |
2007 | Steven L. Kunkel |
2006 | Tyler Jacks |
2005 | Phillip Sharp |
2004 | David H. Walker |
2003 | Irving L. Weissman |
2002 | Lance Liotta |
2001 | James Madera |
2000 | Peter M. Howley |
1999 | Anthony S. Fauci |
1998 | David Korn |
1997 | Raymond White |
1996 | Anthony Epstein |
1995 | Eric Stanbridge |
1994 | Francis Collins |
1993 | Judah Folkman |
1992 | French Anderson |
1991 | Stanley Cohen |
1990 | Philip Leder |
1989 | Jay Levy |
1988 | Cecilia Fenoglio-Preiser |
1987 | Ronald Weinstein |
1986 | James Curran |
1985 | Robert Leader |
1984 | Arthur Upton & Robert Squire |
1983 | Edwin Ewing & Thomas Spira |