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Paul Marks Prize for Cancer Research

Paul Marks Prize for Cancer Research

Prize for significant contributions to cancer research


The Paul Marks Prize for Cancer Research is awarded by the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to recognize cancer researchers who are making significant contributions to the understanding of cancer or are improving the treatment of the disease through basic or clinical research.[1][2]

The prize is awarded biennially to up to three recipients aged 45 or younger, who are selected by a panel of investigators from leading research institutions. Each presents his or her work at a scientific symposium at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, receives a medal and shares a cash award of $150,000. The prize is named after Paul A. Marks, President Emeritus of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Prizewinners

Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

See also


References

  1. "Paul Marks Prize for Cancer Research". Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
  2. "Distinguished Awards and Prizes". Harvard Medical Scholool. Retrieved 26 November 2015.

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