Prof. Douglas Hanahan, EPFL professor, Ludwig Cancer Research Scholar, and AGORA member, has been honored with the Pezcoller-AACR International Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Cancer Research.
Congratulations to Prof. Hanahan on this well-deserved recognition of his exceptional contributions to cancer research.
This prestigious award highlights his pioneering work in cancer biology, including the development of genetically engineered mouse models and co-authorship of Hallmarks of Cancer, a seminal framework in oncology. His research has significantly advanced the understanding of tumor development and influenced new therapeutic strategies.
Prof. Hanahan will receive the award at the AACR Annual Meeting 2025 in Chicago, followed by a ceremony in Trento, Italy.
For full details, you can read the official announcements from EPFL, AACR, Pezcoller, and Ludwig:
