American Cancer Society CEO Karen Knudsen was named the 2022 ResearcHERS: Women Fighting Cancer National Ambassador.
The American Society of Hematology will recognize Judith Kleinerman as the recipient of the 2024 ASH Exemplary Service Award.
Karen Knudsen named 2022 ResearcHERS National Ambassador
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