Since its founding in 1897, the American Gastroenterological Association has been the trusted voice of the GI community. This success has been possible with the leadership of talented physicians who have paved the way to advance the science and practice of gastroenterology.
In 2013, Dr. Donald O. Castell funded the 14th Castell Award in Esophageal Clinical Research Award. Through his funding of the Castell award over the years, Dr. Castell – past AGA Institute President – has been the most generous AGA member donor to the AGA Research Foundation by providing an important clinical research award to 13 promising scientists since 2000.
The June and Donald O. Castell, M.D., Esophageal Clinical Research Award has had a significant impact on the careers of talented award recipients. "Beyond this award, you have continued to be an excellent role model for me as a clinical investigator and advocate for the field. Your generosity throughout the years and your work through the AGA Research Foundation is unparalleled and has inspired me to become more involved in national organizations and administration in my own department," said Dr. John E. Pandolfino, who received the 2007 Castell Esophageal Clinical Research Award. "Your dedication to education and the respect you have always exhibited for your trainees has also had a profound effect on my career as I have also placed a huge amount of effort on training faculty from around the world. The ‘legions’ of Don Castell trainees is extremely impressive and to me this is the most important legacy one can have in medicine."
Dr. Castell’s commitment to support young investigators and fund discoveries to improve GI practice and better patient care is truly remarkable. His continued support has been vital to the advancement of the AGA Research Foundation awards program. The AGA Research Foundation appreciates his philanthropic leadership.
Learn more about the Castell award or make a contribution to the AGA Research Foundation at www.gastro.org/foundation.
