Date:
Location:
Guastavino’s New York City
Emcee:
Valerie Smaldone
Award Presentations:
Ezra Greenspan Award:
Dr. Roy Herbst MD. PhD
Deputy Director and Chief of Medical Oncology at the Yale Cancer Center, Chief of Medical oncology at Smilow Cancer Hospital, and Director of the Center for Thoracic Cancers at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital.
Presented by Robert Winn, MD
The Pillar of Medical Advancement Award:
AstraZeneca, accepted by Arun Krishna, PhD, Vice President, Head of the Ling Cancer Franchise for US Oncology at AstraZeneca.
Present by William Oh, MD
Inspire NYC Award:
Seth Rudetsky
Presented by Anika Larson
Our 2024 Innovation Gala shone a spotlight on the incredible strides in cancer research and patient care.
We were honored to recognize Dr. Roy S. Herbst, recipient of the Ezra Greenspan Award for his groundbreaking work in lung cancer treatment, AstraZeneca and Arun Krishna, with the Pillar of Medical Advancement Award for their transformative contributions to oncology, and Seth Rudetsky, recipient of the Inspire NYC Award for his remarkable efforts in raising awareness and support for cancer.
Thank you to our engaging speakers, including Dr. Robert Winn, Dr. William Oh, and Dr. Katerina Politi who inspired us with their expertise and dedication.
We were deeply moved by Paola Muggia, our Executive Director, who bravely shared her personal battle with ovarian cancer, shedding light on the importance of early detection and advocacy. Her courage and dedication to our mission continue to inspire us all. Read Paola’s Message Here
This unforgettable evening would not have been possible without the support of our generous sponsors, including PIM Brands, Welch’s Fruit Snacks, Stifel, AstraZeneca, Northwell Health Cancer Institute, Yale Cancer Center, The Tisch Cancer Institute, Oncolys BioPharma and many others. Your contributions empower us to continue our mission to transform cancer research and therapies.
To our donors and attendees: thank you for making an impact. Together, we’re advancing treatments and offering hope to countless patients and families.
