UCLA Neurosurgery honors Sidney Kimmel for advancing cancer research

The Visionary Award will be given at the annual fundraising galaLos Angeles, CA,  Aug. 16, 2011--Sidney Kimmel, a nationally renowned philanthropic leader in cancer research, will receive the Visionary Award at the UCLA Department of Neurosurgery annual fundraising gala. Kimmel’s lifelong mission and contributions of more than $550 million have supported cancer research centers and scientists pushing the boundaries in their fields to help millions of people battling cancer. Each year, the UCLA Department of Neurosurgery selects luminaries in their respective fields to be recognized at