[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 147 (Wednesday, October 16, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1521]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATING DR. ELIAS A. ZERHOUNI

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                           HON. LOIS FRANKEL

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 16, 2013

  Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dr. 
Elias A. Zerhouni of Fort Lauderdale for his induction into the 
National Academy of Engineering, an honor he received for his 
outstanding work on new MRI methods and his national leadership in 
translational medical research.
  Dr. Zerhouni is a prolific researcher and scientist, and his long 
career illustrates his passion for public service and saving lives.
  His story exemplifies the American dream: he came to this country 
almost 40 years ago from a small village in Algeria, with only $369 in 
his pocket. Having graduated from medical school in Algeria, he started 
as a radiology resident at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 
and rose to the position of Executive Vice Dean of the School of 
Medicine and the Chair of the Radiology and Radiological Sciences 
Department at Johns Hopkins University Hospital. After leaving Johns 
Hopkins, he served as the 15th Director of the National Institutes of 
Health (NIH), a position he held from 2002-2008.
  His research has led to major advances in CAT Scan and MRI 
technology. These developments include innovative imaging methods used 
to diagnose cancer, cardiovascular disease, and pulmonary disease. His 
accomplishments also include authoring over 200 publications, holding 
eight patents, and co-founding five companies.
  In honor of his induction into the National Academy of Engineering 
and all his important contributions to public health, I am pleased to 
recognize Dr. Zerhouni and to thank him for his service to our country.

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