Honors and Recognition

Each year, SITC celebrates legends in the field who have contributed immeasurably to advancing the science and application of immunotherapy. These individuals serve as a source of inspiration to the next generation and a represent decades of progress for cancer patients everywhere.

Fellows of the Academy of Immuno-Oncology (FAIO)

SITC established the Academy of Immuno-Oncology to honor individuals who have made a substantial impact to the cancer immunotherapy field, propelling it to the breakthrough cancer treatment it is today. In 2023, SITC welcomed the following innovators to its third class of Fellows:

Michael B. Atkins, MD, FAIO
Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center

Nina Bhardwaj, MD, PhD, FAIO
The Tisch Cancer Institute at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Douglas R. Lowy, MD, FAIO
National Cancer Institute, NIH    

Crystal Mackall, MD, FAIO
Stanford University    

Miriam Merad, MD, PhD, FAIO
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Jeffrey S. Weber, MD, PhD, FAIO
Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health

Learn more at: sitcancer.org/funding-awards-faio

Annual Awards

SITC recognized an incredible group of members and colleagues who notably contributed to the cancer immunotherapy field. Recipients were celebrated during the 38th Annual Meeting and Pre-Conference Programs.

Robert D. Schreiber, PhD, FAIO
Washington University School of Medicine
Richard V. Smalley Memorial Award

Kim A. Margolin, MD
Saint John's Cancer Institute
Lifetime Achievement Award

Founders of Stand Up To Cancer
(Top L-R) Katie Couric, Sherry Lansing, Kathleen Lobb, Lisa Paulsen, Rusty Robertson, Sue Schwartz, Pamela Oas Williams, and Ellen Ziffren, in addition to the late Noreen Fraser and the late Laura Ziskin
Tara Withington Public Service Award

Jeffrey S. Weber, MD, PhD, FAIO
Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health
Pedro J. Romero Service to JITC Award

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Honoring a Visionary

JITC held an honorary luncheon at SITC 2023 to celebrate Dr. Pedro Romero’s incredible service over the past 10+ years as its Founding Editor-in-Chief. Dr. Romero exemplified the kind of leadership, dedication, vision, and perseverance that the journal needed to drive it forward in its formative years and become the success that it is today.

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Connect-a-Colleague

SITC grows through word of mouth and referrals from its members. The SITC Connect-a-Colleague tool allows members to refer colleagues quickly and easily. The SITC member with the most referrals each year is recognized during the SITC Annual Meeting Award Ceremony with the Connect-a-Colleague Award. Chrystal M. Paulos, PhD received the 2023 Connect-a-Colleague award.

Nearly 400 referrals in 2023

Refer a colleague to SITC:
sitcancer.org/connect-a-colleague