Faculty News

Bill Telford receives 2019 International Society for the Advancement of Cytometry Distinguished Service Award

Bill Telford, Ph.D., Senior Associate Scientist in the Experimental Transplantation and Immunology Branch, has received the 2019 International Society for the Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC) Distinguished Service Award. The award honors individuals who served ISAC in a major role, provided major support to ISAC and its members or made a significant contribution to the success of ISAC.

Jack Shern featured in LocalDVM news article

Jack Shern M.D., Investigator in the Pediatric Oncology Branch, was recently featured in a LocalDVM news article focused on Camp Fantastic, a week-long camp for children with cancer. In the article, Dr. Shern discusses his role as medical director of the camp and medical services provided to campers.

Ken Kraemer featured in Associated Press

Ken Kraemer, M.D., Senior Investigator in the Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Genetics, was recently featured in an Associated Press article on xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) prevalence in Morocco. In the article, Dr. Kraemer discussed the magnitude of people affected by XP in North Africa, and his research nurse, Deborah Tamura, discussed practical tips XP support groups shared during a meeting in London last year.

Amy LeBlanc featured in Wired

Amy LeBlanc, D.V.M., Director of the Center for Cancer Research’s Comparative Oncology Program, was recently featured in a Wired article that discusses the role of dogs in human cancer research. In the article, Dr. LeBlanc says that the comparative oncology Cancer Moonshot projects “… are developing very critical, biologically rich information in patients who happen to be dogs.”

Ying Zhang’s research featured in new NIH Intramural Research Program blog

Ying Zhang, Ph.D., Senior Investigator in the Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology, is featured in a new NIH Intramural Research Program blog post. The blog post, “Scientific Detour Advances Understanding of Fatty Liver Disease," focuses on Dr. Zhang’s research, including a recent study that could eventually lead to preventing or reversing unhealthy amounts of fat storage in the liver.

Doug Lowy receives Distinguished Scientist Award from the Association of American Cancer Institutes

Doug Lowy, M.D., Acting Director of NCI and Chief of the Laboratory of Cellular Oncology, has been selected to receive the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) Distinguished Scientist Award. AACI is recognizing Dr. Lowy for his long-term research on the molecular biology of tumor viruses and growth regulation, his role in enabling the development of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines and his exploration of oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes and their signaling pathways.

CCR scientists receive the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

John Brognard, Ph.D., Investigator in the Laboratory of Cell and Developmental Signaling, Romina Goldszmid, Ph.D., Investigator in the Cancer and Inflammation Program, and Anish Thomas, M.D., Investigator in the Developmental Therapeutics Branch, are recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). The PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the United States Government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers and who show exceptional promise for leadership in science and technology. Established in 1996, the PECASE acknowledges the contributions scientists and engineers have made to the advancement of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and to community service as demonstrated by scientific leadership, public education and community outreach.

Jonathan Hernandez discusses surgical oncology with Behind the Knife podcast

Jonathan Hernandez, M.D., Investigator in the Surgical Oncology Program, was recently featured in a Behind the Knife podcast. During the episode, Dr. Hernandez discussed the surgical oncology match process and his research on ex vivo tissue preservation to study tumors. The full podcast is available online.

CCR fellows receive Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO Young Investigator Awards

Congratulations to Vid Leko M.D., Lekha Mikkilineni, M.D., and Chen Zhao, M.D., for receiving the Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO Young Investigator Award (YIA). The YIA provides funding to promising investigators to encourage and promote quality research in clinical oncology. The purpose of this grant is to fund physicians during the transition from a fellowship program to a faculty appointment.

Nirali Shah and Lori Wiener participate in AtlanticLIVE summit

Nirali Shah, M.D., MHSc, Investigator in the Pediatric Oncology Branch (POB), and Lori Wiener, Ph.D., DCSW, LCSW-C, Staff Scientist in POB, recently participated in an AtlanticLIVE summit called Children and Cancer. During the event, they discussed their work developing immunotherapies and psychosocial standards of care for children with cancer. Watch their respective sessions here and here.

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