Faculty News

Steven Rosenberg receives AACR Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has awarded Steven A. Rosenberg, M.D., Ph.D., Chief of the Surgery Branch, the AACR Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research. He is being recognized for his paramount contributions to cancer research and patient care, most notably his pioneering research in establishing cancer immunotherapy as a major treatment strategy for many cancer types. He will receive the award at the 2024 AACR Annual Meeting.

In Memoriam: S. Perwez Hussain, Ph.D. (1960 - 2023)

The CCR community is profoundly saddened by the passing of S. Perwez Hussain, Ph.D., Senior Investigator in the Laboratory of Human Carcinogenesis. He died on November 24, 2023, after living with stage 4 colon cancer for many years.

Dr. Steve Rosenberg with President Biden

Steven Rosenberg receives the National Medal of Technology and Innovation

On October 24, 2023, President Biden awarded Steven A. Rosenberg, M.D., Ph.D., Chief of the Surgery Branch, the National Medal of Technology and Innovation for pioneering the development of immunotherapy. The award is the nation’s highest honor for technological achievement, bestowed by the president of the United States on America's leading innovators.

CCR researchers receive an array of HHS awards

Three CCR researchers received prestigious awards from the Department of Health and Human Services on September 28, 2023. They are being recognized for their excellence, dedication and achievements in their respective research fields.

Andre Nussenzweig elected to the National Academy of Sciences

Andre Nussenzweig, Ph.D., Chief of the Laboratory of Genome Integrity, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of his distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. He investigates the mechanisms that maintain genomic stability and prevent cancer, particularly in DNA repair pathways.

Naomi Taylor and Peter Choyke elected to the Association of American Physicians

Naomi Taylor, M.D., Ph.D., Senior Investigator in the Pediatric Oncology Branch, and Peter L. Choyke, M.D., F.A.C.R., Chief and Senior Investigator of the Molecular Imaging Branch, were elected as members of the Association of American Physicians (AAP). Each year, the AAP elects 70 new members to honor their outstanding credentials and achievements in basic or translational biomedical research.

Andre Nussenzweig and Sandra Wolin elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Andre Nussenzweig, Ph.D., Chief of the Laboratory of Genome Integrity, and Sandra L. Wolin, M.D., Ph.D., Chief of the RNA Biology Laboratory, have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Elaine S. Jaffe receives FASEB Lifetime Achievement Award

Elaine S. Jaffe, M.D., NIH Distinguished Investigator in the Laboratory of Pathology, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) for her pioneering work in the fields of hematology and hematopathology. The award recognizes her influential work in lymphoma diagnostics, as well as her devotion to education and mentorship.

Howard A. Young, Ph.D., Elected as 2022 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Howard A. Young, Ph.D., Senior Investigator in the Cancer Innovation Laboratory, has been elected as a 2022 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. This honor recognizes fellows for their achievements across disciplines from research, teaching, and technology, to administration in academia, industry and government, to excellence in communicating and interpreting science to the public.

In Memoriam: John J. DiGiovanna

The CCR community is deeply saddened by the passing of John J. DiGiovanna, M.D., Senior Research Physician in the Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Genetics.

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