This lectureship recognizes an outstanding scientist who has made meritorious contributions to the field of cancer research and who has, through leadership or by example, furthered the advancement of minority investigators in cancer research.
- 2013 Gabriel N. Hortobagyi
- 2012 Pelayo Correa
- 2011 Guillermina Lozano
- 2010 Amelie G. Ramirez
- 2009 Otis W. Brawley
- 2008 Arthur Gutierrez-Hartmann
- 2007 Harold P. Freeman
- 2006 Olufunmilayo I. Olopade