(January 15, 2009) - Henry W. Strobel, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular biology and associate dean for faculty affairs at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, was named the 2008 recipient of the TIAA-CREF Distinguished Medical Educator Award at a Dec. 9 banquet honoring his accomplishments. Founded by TIAA-CREF, the leading provider of retirement services in the academic, medical and research fields, and supported by The Health Museum, the award is given annually to honor teaching physicians, nurses and other health care professionals for their outstanding work, significant contributions and exceptional influence in the field of medical education. The award carries a $10,000 honorarium for the recipient and 20 scholarships to The Health Museum’s mini-medical camp for children, donated in the recipient’s name.