Dr. Eliezer Van Allen and Dr. Kimberly Stegmaier have been selected by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) as recipients of 2026 Scientific Achievement Awards. Both researchers will be honored during the AACR Annual Meeting 2026, held April 17-22 at the San Diego Convention Center.
Dr. Eliezer Van Allen and Dr. Kimberly Stegmaier received the AACR 2026 Scientific Achievement Awards for their contributions to cancer research.
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Van Allen is recognized for his work in precision oncology, integrating cancer genomics and computational biology to improve therapeutic responses.
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Stegmaier is honored for her foundational genomic discoveries in pediatric cancer, particularly in fusion oncoprotein positive malignancies.
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Both researchers will present award lectures during the AACR Annual Meeting 2026 in San Diego, scheduled for April 17-22.
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The awards celebrate significant contributions to cancer research and are supported by the Waun Ki Hong Endowment Fund and the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
