[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 33 (Thursday, February 28, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E277]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATIONS FOR DR. MARWAN SABBAGH

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 28, 2008

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Marwan 
Sabbagh, a nationally renowned neurologist who has dedicated his career 
to finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease. As the founder and director 
of clinical research at Sun Health Research Institute's Cleo Roberts 
Center for Clinical Research, Dr. Sabbagh is working to develop new 
tools and treatment options for those who have been diagnosed with this 
tragic disease.
  Dr. Sabbagh and the Sun Health Research Institute are partners in the 
Arizona Alzheimer's Consortium. This Consortium is a leading model for 
statewide research centers that build upon the strengths of 
participating institutions. As a member of the Congressional Task Force 
on Alzheimer's disease, I am proud of the groundbreaking research and 
education that is being done in my home state of Arizona.
  Later this week, I will join Dr. Sabbagh as he celebrates the release 
of his latest book, ``The Alzheimer's Answer''. This book provides 
readers with the latest facts about the disease, real tips for 
prevention, and information on current diagnosis and treatment options. 
As we continue to learn more about the crisis this disease presents, 
reducing our risk and promoting wellness is more important than ever.
  Madam Speaker, in addition to Dr. Sabbagh's work with the Sun Health 
Research Institute, he is also a scientist in the Department of 
Neurology at Mayo Clinic Scottsdale and serves as an adjunct professor 
at Midwestern University and Arizona State University. Through his work 
at these leading research institutions, Dr. Sabbagh is a leading 
investigator for several national Alzheimer's treatment trials, 
including Alzheimer vaccine studies.
  Dr. Sabbagh currently resides in Scottsdale with his wife Ida and 
their two sons, Habib and Elias. The work that Dr. Sabbagh has done, 
and continues to do, will greatly benefit our nation. I am proud of his 
accomplishments and congratulate him on his book release.

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