The Focused Ultrasound Foundation has established an annual $75,000 cash award that will be given to an investigator who demonstrates outstanding potential to contribute to advancing cancer treatment using focused ultrasound.
Applicants should submit a letter (not to exceed two pages) documenting his/her achievements to date and expected accomplishments in the field of focused ultrasound and cancer in the next 3 to 5 years. Emphasis on collaborative research is encouraged. In addition, two letters of reference are required. On an annual basis, applications are due by July 31, and the award recipient will be announced in September.
Candidates may apply directly for the award or be nominated by other individuals. Please submit applications and/or nominations to Jessica Foley at jfoley@fusfoundation.org. A committee chosen by the Focused Ultrasound Foundation will select the annual recipient of the award.
Awardees are required to provide a brief summary of their yearly accomplishments for three years (due on June 30th of each year).
The Andrew J. Lockhart Memorial Prize was established by Andrew’s family after his death, with the hope that research can contribute to new therapies for solid cancers. This prize is made possible by the generous contribution of the friends and family of Andrew J. Lockhart.
About Andrew J. Lockhart
Andrew was born on July 13, 1977 and spent his formative years in Boston, Massachusetts, London, England, and Greenwich, Connecticut. Andrew attended Greenwich Country Day School and graduated from Eton College in Windsor, England and Choate-Rosemary Hall School in Wallingford, Connecticut. Andrew graduated from the University of Virginia (B.S. in Economics in 2004) and from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2010. Andrew and his wife, Ashley Parke Lockhart were married in September 2010 and soon moved to New York where Andrew became an Associate with Clifford Chance LLP, specializing in international transportation and development projects. Andrew finished his all too short law career as an Associate with Hunton & Williams LLP in their Richmond and London offices, permanently moving to London in 2015, where he specialized in international energy, infrastructure, and project development law.
Andrew’s keen intellect, warm and engaging demeanor, and compassionate outlook were bright lights to the people who knew him. Andrew deeply loved his wife and daughters. He spent time relaxing by reading, participating in all forms of country pursuits, and was particularly interested in studying the mysteries of the earth and horizons beyond. Music was an important part of Andrew’s life as he was a member of the Eton College Chapel Choir and the University of Virginia Glee Club. He was an avid fan of all University of Virginia sports teams, cheering through all their triumphs and losses.
Andrew died on September 30th, 2016 after a hard-fought battle with a virulent cancer called Cholangiocarcinoma, which is related to the biliary system of the liver and gallbladder.