Mary-Claire King to Receive 2006 Weizmann Women & Science Award; Leader in Breast Cancer Research Cited for Groundbreaking Scientific Achievements.

Byline: American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science

NEW YORK, May 23 (AScribe Newswire) -- The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science has announced that Mary-Claire King, Ph.D., who is internationally known for her contributions to the field of genetics, will receive the 2006 Weizmann Women & Science Award. The Award will be presented by journalist Lesley Stahl, correspondent for the CBS program 60 Minutes, at a ceremony at Rockefeller University on June 12.

"Prof. King's career demonstrates originality, dedication, and innovation," said Sara Lee Schupf, Chair of the nominating committee and initiator of the Award. "Widely …