Lifetime achievement award for Curran

Dean James W. Curran received a lifetime achievement award for his work in HIV/AIDS from the Fulton County Board of Health. The award was presented during #StopHIVATL’s World AIDS Day breakfast at The Carter Center on November 30.

“I feel fortunate to receive a lifetime achievement award while I’m still alive,” said Curran during his acceptance speech. He ended his talk echoing Winston Churchill, challenging the crowd to, “Never give up, never give up, never, never, never, never give up in the fight against AIDS.”

Curran’s involvement with AIDS work can be traced back to 1981 when he was asked by the CDC to lead a task force that would investigate what was behind the mysterious new disease now recognized as AIDS. He went on to lead the agency’s HIV/AIDS Division, and while at the CDC, he attained the rank of assistant surgeon general. n

40 Under 40

Dr. Carla J. Berg, associate professor of behavioral sciences and health education and associate director for population sciences at Winship Cancer Institute, was selected for the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2018 class of 40 Under 40. The award honors Atlanta leaders across all industries who have made significant career achievements and demonstrated social and community responsibility.

Berg’s research primarily focuses on factors related to substance use, particularly tobacco and marijuana. She has also conducted extensive research regarding health behaviors and quality of life among cancer survivors. n