Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) today announced the following awards and appointments:
Matthew Bott Joins the Lung Cancer Research Foundation Scientific Advisory Board
Matthew Bott, MD, thoracic surgeon, has
joined the Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) Scientific Advisory Board. The board guides LCRF’s research investment priorities, reviews and evaluates lung cancer research proposals, and provides expert guidance on relevant data in the field.
The Rona Jaffe Foundation Established Endowed Fellowship at MSK in Honor of Peter Scardino, MD
The Rona Jaffe Foundation has established The Rona Jaffe Foundation Fellowship in Honor of Peter Scardino, MD, at MSK. A pioneering figure in prostate cancer, Dr. Scardino was Chief of MSK’s Urology Service from 1998 to 2006 and Chair of the Department of Surgery from 2006 to 2017. During his tenure, he expanded MSK’s prostate cancer research portfolio, advanced the field through minimally invasive surgery, and helped solidify MSK’s reputation as a global leader in surgical excellence. This endowed fellowship, awarded annually to an outstanding trainee in the Urology Service, honors Dr. Scardino’s legacy of groundbreaking research, exceptional clinical care, and mentorship of future physician-scientists.
Martin Weiser, Julio Garcia-Aguilar, and Emmanouil Pappou Named 2025 America’s Leading Doctors in Colorectal Surgery by Newsweek
Martin Weiser, MD, Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs of the Department of Surgery, and Stuart H.Q. Quan Chair in Colorectal Surgery;
Julio Garcia-Aguilar, MD, PhD, colorectal surgeon, Chief of the colorectal service at MSK, and Benno C. Schmidt Chair in Surgical Oncology; and
Emmanouil Pappou, MD, PhD, FACS, FASCRS, colorectal surgeon, were
named to
Newsweek’s2025 list of America’s Leading Doctors in Colorectal Surgery.
Newsweek partnered with
Statista to create a comprehensive resource to help patients identify top doctors across 15 medical specialties.
MSK Ranked the Best Hospital in Cancer Care by Money
MSK has been recognized as the best hospital for cancer care by Money in its 2025 Best Hospitals for Cancer Care list. The ranking highlights 75 top institutions nationwide, with a methodology that prioritizes cutting-edge treatment, innovative research, and experienced oncology specialists.
