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Joan Brugge, one of our Section Heads for the Cell Biology Faculty, will receive the Susan G. Komen® Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction in Basic Science. This award is bestowed upon those whose work in breast cancer research provides significant contributions to the field, and it is separated into a basic science award, which Joan is receiving, and a clinical research award. Joan’s research in the inner workings of breast cancer cells, as well as how the disease begins, progresses and responds to therapy, has earned her this prestigious accolade.

Also announced this week were the recipients of the William B. Coley Award, and Tasuku Honjo, a Section Head for the Immunology Faculty, is one of four scientists awarded this distinguished prize this year. He shares the award with Lieping Chen, Arlene Sharpe, and Gordon Freeman, the former two of whom are also F1000 Faculty Members. They are recognized for their work in tumor immunology, specifically for the discovery and investigation of the immune checkpoint PD-1. Our understanding of PD-1 and the development of drugs to target it has led to immense benefit for cancer patients already, and with continued work the outlook can only improve.

We congratulate Joan, Tasuku, Lieping and Arlene on their success!