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Forbes Norris Award 2012
The International Alliance of ALS-MND Association presented the 2012 Forbes Norris Award to Benjamin Rix Brooks MD, Medical Director of Carolinas Neuromuscular / ALS - MDA Center at Carolinas Medical Center - Department of Neurology in Charlotte North Carolina. Dee Norris RN presented the award in Chicago Illinois at the 23rd International ALS-MND Symposium.From:Benjamin Rix BrooksViews:0 0ratingsTime:06:29More inScience Technology

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