Conquer Cancer Announces 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting Merit Award Recipients
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting Merit Awards.
Jace Yawnick and Dr. Mark Lewis
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Dr. Mark Lewis:
The ABCs of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising and its Impact for Cancer Research
Whether you want to honor a loved one or show your gratitude for a researcher whose work changed the course of your own cancer journey, peer-to-peer fundraising is one of the most accessible ways to make an impact on the oncology landscape.
Nitya Raj, MD
Though NETs can grow more slowly than other cancers, they can still be deadly. Moreover, their rarity and inconsistent behavior make them hard to predict. As a result, it's often hard to gauge a patient’s prognosis and optimize their treatment plans.
Like Father, Like Daughter: For Drs. Everett and Natalie Vokes, Conquering Cancer is All in the Family
Long before she was a student at Harvard Medical School—or a faculty member at MD Anderson Cancer Center—Natalie Vokes, MD, was attending ASCO Annual Meetings.
EveryGrant®: For would-be grant makers, it’s more than just a grants management service
In an increasingly complex funding landscape, building a robust and thriving grants program can make all the difference when it comes to achieving your research goals—not to mention the impact you want to have for patients around the world.
Emma Lande and Dr. Molly Taylor
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Dr. Molly Taylor:
Helping Patients in Rural Montana Conquer Cancer Through Better Access to Oncology Care
People in remote or rural locations often struggle to access high-quality cancer care. With pilot funding from Conquer Cancer, one program in rural Montana aims to change that.
Rizine Mzikamanda, MBBS, MMED
In most parts of the world, Burkitt lymphoma is a less common childhood cancer. But in sub-Saharan African countries like Malawi, this aggressive, fast-growing blood cancer is endemic1—not to mention even more deadly.