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      Monday, May 20, 2013 marks The Wistar Institute’s 18th annual Albert R. Taxin Golf & Bridge Classic at Green Valley Country Club.

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      This elegant evening honors an individual who reflects the qualities of compassion, integrity, generosity, commitment, and vision that the Institute’s founding members demonstrated with the bestowing of The Wistar Award. This year, The Wistar Institute is pleased to introduce an additional award: The Caspar Wistar Medal of Achievement.

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    The microscope in the image belonged to William E. Horner, M.D., a collaborator with Caspar Wistar, M.D., in the early 1800s.

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