Tobacco use in all its forms increases the risk of diseases that cause millions of deaths and sicken millions more every year. It also is a $600 billion annual global industry. This seven-day all-expenses-paid fellowship includes sessions with leading experts on the industry, regulation, diseases, new products such as e-cigarettes, old products such as shisha, and the latest policy research.

Program dates: March 15 – 21, 2015
Program location: Abu Dhabi
Application deadline: 5:00 PM EST next Tuesday

We will offer 20 fellowships to journalists who demonstrate a plan to report about these topics with maximum impact. All media types are eligible. Learn more here.

In collaboration with the16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health. Our guidelines for program sponsors are here.

NPF is looking for a candidate with an interest and/or background in journalism and digital media who is willing to take on diverse projects. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to gain quality, hands-on work experience and be an integral part of our staff.

Application Deadline: December 31
Start Date: Early January

Interns are welcome to attend any and all local NPF journalist training programs. The right candidate could be an upper-level undergraduate, graduate student, recent graduate or young professional looking to gain more experience. Learn more here.

What’s “N-of-One”? Dr. Robert Diasio, director of the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, described a new pathway in cancer research dubbed the “N-of-One.”

“Each patient’s genome is a little different than the other patients,” Diasio said. “As we learn more and more from genomics, the profile of the individual patient becomes more and more important.  Each genome provides guidance for what we should do for an individual patient.”

Diasio was the leadoff speaker at the National Press Foundation cancer training for journalists. He talked about clinical trials in cancer as the area where major advances are made. And he cautioned people against genetic coding sites like 23andMe, which has been banned by the FDA. For videos, blogs and resources about cancer research, costs and reporting, follow NPF's sixth Cancer Program here.

This program is funded with generous support from Bayer. Our guidelines for program sponsors are here.

Photos, videos, audio, slides and more are all found here from NPF's Journalist to Journalist program on Chinese entrepreneurship. Speakers included Liang Xinjun, Vice Chairman and CEO of Fosun Group, Lester Ross of WilmerHale and many more.

Don't miss out on one of the largest media dinners in Washington. Close to 1,000 journalists, media, public relations and corporate executives, policy makers and trade groups will come together on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 to celebrate excellence in American journalists. Learn more here.

There’s still time to submit an Excellence in Media or Public Health Leader nomination for the 5th Annual Unsung Heroes of Public Health Award. Nomination forms are due by end of business on Monday, December 15, 2014. Visit the 2014 Unsung Heroes of Public Health awards page to learn more. If you have any questions, please contact AnnualAwards@CPHFoundation.org.

As you close out the year and prepare for 2015, think about making a contribution to the National Press Foundation.

The National Press Foundation is a public, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization committed to excellence in journalism.  The Foundation provides educational opportunities and support services to working journalists and recognizes and rewards outstanding achievement. The Foundation’s work is supported by contributions from media organizations, concerned corporations and foundations, program grants, and hundreds of individuals.

There are several ways to contribute:

- Make a tax-deductible contribution here
-Shop for branded materials at the NPF Store
-Share this message with others that may be interested in NPF programs and the annual awards dinner by linking to our webpage or connecting with us through social media @NatPress and Facebook.