THE FIFTH SPECIAL AWARD 361 research group in large centers of dermatology which has taken upon itself the specific purpose of studying in a very systematic fashion this basic work. Some institutions have done more basic, as opposed to project research, than others but none has done as much as the Harvard group. For those of you, who of necessity must know practical applications of basic work, I will give you an illustration of last month's Grand Rounds in ray, small department in Cincinnati. (1) The presentation of a case of shoe dermatitis. Dr. Blank made important contributions on this as regards the antioxidants and the controlled usage test. His studies were reported in this conference. (2) The survey of our studies with simple wet applications with '"'• colored water over a period of four years. Dr. Blank had suggested and initiated this form of clinical therapy. (3) The review of our interest and the increasing importance of geri- atric dermatology. through the use of agents for the softening of the skin of elderly individuals. As you know, this is Dr. Blank's basic work on hydradon of the skin. There in a short space of time in clinical conferences for postgraduate teach- ing were only three of Dr. Blank's studies. Now as regards his own teach- ing interests, Dr. Blank's work in presenting dermatology to both under- graduates and postgraduates, and his simplified exhibits for practicing dermatologists of the modern concepts of chemistry and physiology are but some of his other interests. For you, his active membership and active participation in the Committee on Cosmetics of the American Medical Association is of g•eat interest and importance. He is on the Board of Directors of the Society of Investigative Dermatology. I should like to quote Dr. Raymond R. Suskind of our department about his picture of Dr. Blank. 'Here is a quiet and humble person, who through clear thinking, lack of archaic medical prejudices and a rather special talent for experi- mental design, has thrown a great deal of new light on old problems.' "So, in behalf of dermatology, I wish to compliment your Society for recognizing finally for his great works in our specialty, Irvin H. Blank." Dr. Blank's acceptance of the Award follows. WATER ON TROUBLED SKINS--OIL ON TROUBLED WATERS By IRviN H. BL^NK IT IS WITH great pleasure that I accept this award today and join the distinguished company of investigators on whom this honor has been con- ferred. The fact that, within the short space of five years, men who work in several different scientific fields--dermatology, chemistry and biology--

THE FIFTH SPECIAL AWARD 361 research group in large centers of dermatology which has taken upon itself the specific purpose of studying in a very systematic fashion this basic work. Some institutions have done more basic, as opposed to project research, than others but none has done as much as the Harvard group. For those of you, who of necessity must know practical applications of basic work, I will give you an illustration of last month's Grand Rounds in ray, small department in Cincinnati. (1) The presentation of a case of shoe dermatitis. Dr. Blank made important contributions on this as regards the antioxidants and the controlled usage test. His studies were reported in this conference. (2) The survey of our studies with simple wet applications with '"'• colored water over a period of four years. Dr. Blank had suggested and initiated this form of clinical therapy. (3) The review of our interest and the increasing importance of geri- atric dermatology. through the use of agents for the softening of the skin of elderly individuals. As you know, this is Dr. Blank's basic work on hydradon of the skin. There in a short space of time in clinical conferences for postgraduate teach- ing were only three of Dr. Blank's studies. Now as regards his own teach- ing interests, Dr. Blank's work in presenting dermatology to both under- graduates and postgraduates, and his simplified exhibits for practicing dermatologists of the modern concepts of chemistry and physiology are but some of his other interests. For you, his active membership and active participation in the Committee on Cosmetics of the American Medical Association is of g•eat interest and importance. He is on the Board of Directors of the Society of Investigative Dermatology. I should like to quote Dr. Raymond R. Suskind of our department about his picture of Dr. Blank. 'Here is a quiet and humble person, who through clear thinking, lack of archaic medical prejudices and a rather special talent for experi- mental design, has thrown a great deal of new light on old problems.' "So, in behalf of dermatology, I wish to compliment your Society for recognizing finally for his great works in our specialty, Irvin H. Blank." Dr. Blank's acceptance of the Award follows. WATER ON TROUBLED SKINS--OIL ON TROUBLED WATERS By IRviN H. BL^NK IT IS WITH great pleasure that I accept this award today and join the distinguished company of investigators on whom this honor has been con- ferred. The fact that, within the short space of five years, men who work in several different scientific fields--dermatology, chemistry and biology--