Dr. Daniel P. Kelly, scientific director of the Burnham Institute for Medical Research at Lake Nona was awarded the American Heart Association’s 2009 Basic Research Prize on Nov. 15.

The prize, awarded at the group’s Scientific Session in Orlando, recognizes Kelly as an international authority on the molecular biology and physiology of cardiac metabolism and as a physician-scientist who projects a vision of how research can translate into beneficial treatments.

In presenting the award, Dr. Clyde W. Yancy, president of the AHA said: “Dr. Kelly is a genuinely gifted scientist and he is showing, brilliantly, how basic research can move seamlessly from the bench to the bedside, to the enormous benefit of all.”

Kelly’s pioneering work in fuel and energy metabolism is defining new classes of drug targets and sets the stage for more personalized therapies. Kelly is leading the development of research programs at Burnham’s Diabetes and Obesity Research Center, located at the newly dedicated east-coast campus in Lake Nona.

Florida Hospital East Orlando opened its first outpatient surgery center to patients on Nov. 23.

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Some teachers from Osceola, Volusia and Brevard are getting applause, too, along with some from Marion, Hillsborough and Polk counties.

The event at Sea World’s Ports of Call recognizes teachers who inspire and motivate their students in math and science.

Narcoossee’s winner was Michelle Thompson from Narcoossee Elementary School.

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