Dr. Silvia C. Formenti, chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology, was the recipient of the Ezra Greenspan Award from the Chemotherapy Foundation. The Chemotherapy Foundation is a not-for-profit organization uniquely dedicated to controlling, curing and preventing cancer through innovative medical therapies and to the special education of physicians through symposia. Dr. Greenspan, a pioneering oncologist, established the foundation, and its professional education arm, and the award is their highest medical honor. Dr. Formenti was presented the award during the Chemotherapy Foundation 2022 Innovation Gala, which took place Nov.10, 2022. 

Dr. Erika Abramson, professor of pediatrics, has been named a member of the American Pediatric Society. Members of the society are recognized as child health leaders who work together to shape the future of academic pediatrics. Founded in 1888, the American Pediatric Society is the first and most prestigious academic pediatric organization in North America. New members will be recognized during the Presidential Plenary at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2023 Meeting. 

Dr. Kevin Holcomb, associate dean for admissions and professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology, is the 2022 recipient of SHARE’s Ann Grant Advocacy Leadership Award presented at the “Celebrate the Power of SHARE: Virtual Gala 2022.” The annual event raises funds for underserved women and their loved ones affected by breast, ovarian, uterine or metastatic breast cancer.