his work has led to a series of publications in the new england journal of medicine, jma, wall street journal among other things. was recognized with the pearlman award of* journals. his current research focuses on reducing the impact of smoking on cervical outcomes. associate director of surgery. clinical practice and serves as chair at the university of california office for tobacco research related programs scientific advisory committee. he's nominated at the... where he served as chair. he's a member of the american heart association board of directors as well as san francisco medical society. he's also immediate past president of american chapter of college surgeons. quite an amazing long list. in particular, i have the opportunity i know many of us have worked with dr. ma in the past. i want to bring -- recognize him today in particular as we're voting on legislation that i offered that a number of my colleagues have co-sponsored regarding chewing tobacco. i want to recognize you certainly on this occasion today, but for all of your incredible hard work. so thank you on behalf o