The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has recognized leading cancer researchers whose work has significantly contributed to progress in the fight against cancer.  Among those honored are 5 Damon Runyon scientists:

Nathanael S. Gray, PhD (Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovator ‘08-‘10) of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston: 31st Annual AACR Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cancer Research
Philip C. Hanawalt, PhD (Former Fellowship Sponsor) of Stanford University, Stanford: Fifth Annual AACR Princess Takamatsu Memorial Lectureship
Guillermina Lozano, PhD (Former Fellowship Award Committee Member) of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston: Sixth Annual AACR-Minorities in Cancer Research Jane Cooke Wright Lectureship
Carol L. Prives, PhD (Damon Runyon Fellow ‘68) of Columbia University, New York: 14th Annual AACR-Women in Cancer Research Charlotte Friend Memorial Lectureship
Gregory L. Verdine, PhD (Former Fellowship Award Committee Member) of Harvard University, Cambridge: 5th Annual AACR Award for Outstanding Achievement in Chemistry in Cancer Research