Faculty News

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.

In Memoriam: James M. Phang, M.D.

CCR mourns the recent passing of James M. Phang, M.D., former Senior Investigator in the Basic Research Laboratory.

In Memoriam: Ji Ming Wang, M.D., Ph.D. (1950 – 2022)

The CCR mourns the recent passing of colleague and friend Ji Ming Wang, M.D., Ph.D., Senior Investigator and Head of the Chemoattractant Receptor and Signal Section in the Cancer Innovation Laboratory.

Steven A. Rosenberg selected as Icon in Surgery by ACS

Steve Rosenberg, M.D., Ph.D., Chief of the Surgery Branch, has been selected as an Icon in Surgery by the American College of Surgeons. He is being highlighted for being a pioneer in the development of oncologic immunotherapy and gene therapy for patients with advanced cancer. Dr. Rosenberg will be giving a video-based presentation at the 2022 ACS Clinical Congress to discuss his work.

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