
Five HMS researchers have been elected fellows of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Academy. Election recognizes scientists whose contributions have driven significant innovation and progress in the fight against cancer. Only those whose work has made a profound and lasting impact on cancer research and related fields are considered.
“These remarkable individuals represent a diverse array of scientific disciplines and have made transformative contributions to cancer research,” said Margaret Foti, chief executive officer of the AACR.
The new AACR fellows from HMS are:
- Bradley Bernstein, HMS professor of pathology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, for seminal contributions to cancer epigenetics.
- David E. Fisher, the HMS Lancer Professor of Dermatology and Edward Wigglesworth Distinguished Professor of Dermatology at Massachusetts General Hospital, for trailblazing research in melanoma and ultraviolet (UV)-related carcinogenesis.