Professor Cato T. Laurencin, University Professor and Albert and Wilda Van Dusen Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, was the W. Montague Cobb Distinguished Lecturer for the W. Montague Cobb/National Medical Association Health Institute (Cobb Institute) at the National Medical Association’s Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly. Laurencin was honored at the opening ceremonies of the National Medical Association 2024 Meeting in being named to the Lectureship Award.