Nadeem R. Abu-RustumLouis Burt NaborsMichael J. StylerJames ThompsonErin HeslerNadeem R. Abu-Rustum, Louis Burt Nabors, Michael J. Styler, and James Thompson were recognized by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network as its 2025 awardees who “go above and beyond to define and advance quality, effective, equitable, and accessible cancer care and prevention so all people can live better lives.”
Jacquelyn Cobb, associate editor of The Cancer Letter, was named a finalist for the 31st Annual NIHCM Awards in Research and Journalism for her series, “Multi-cancer detection tests fall short of their promises.”
The Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission awarded over $18 million in grants aimed at accelerating cutting-edge stem cell and regenerative medicine research across Maryland.
The American Association for Cancer Research will honor the following cancer researchers and physician-scientists during the AACR Annual Meeting 2025, to be held April 25-30 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator David R. Liu was awarded the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for developing two gene-editing technologies—known as base editing and prime editing—which enable the correction or replacement of virtually any genetic mutation, including those that cause countless human genetic diseases.
Susan Leigh and Desirée A. H. Walker were awarded the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship 2025 Ellen L. Stovall Award for Innovation in Patient-Centered Cancer Care.
Less Radical, a documentary podcast that tells story of Bernie Fisher, a pioneering surgeon-scientist who redefined breast cancer treatment, was nominated for Best Podcast - Documentary and Best Indie Podcast – Limited Run in the 29th Annual Webby Awards.
The Association of Cancer Center Administrators presented its inaugural ACCA Career Achievement Award to Beverly Ginsburg Cooper, managing director at the Huron Consulting Group, on March 16. Given at the CCA Annual Business Meeting in Seattle, the ACCA Career Achievement Award recognizes current members of the Association of Cancer Center Administrators or former members of the Cancer Centers Administrators Forum who have demonstrated exemplary dedication, leadership, and lasting contributions to the field of cancer administration.
Ze’ev Ronai, a cancer investigator and director of the Translational Research Institute at Cedars-Sinai, received an Outstanding Investigator Award from NCI.
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center was recognized by NCI with a merit award of “outstanding,” 19 months after transitioning to a new director.
