Beijing – Professor Bovenzi (Professor of Occupational Medicine of the University of Trieste DSMCS) was awarded by the International Advisory Committee on Hand-Arm Vibration the 2015 William Taylor Award during the 13th International Conference, held in Beijing October 13-16. “The 2015 William Taylor Award is presented to Professor Massimo Bovenzi (Professor and Director, Clinical Unit of Occupational Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Trieste, Italy) for his significant contributions in advancing understanding of both the causes and the diagnosis of the various effects of hand-transmitted vibration. Professor Bovenzi has been a leading expert on the hand-arm vibration syndrome for the past 35 years. His epidemiological studies among various occupations have set the standard for investigating disorders caused by hand-transmitted vibration. His contributions have been wide-ranging and comprehensive, and the excellence of his work is acknowledged internationally “. (9Colonne)