to recognize and present outstanding science that has the potential to inspire new thinking and perspectives on the etiology, progression, and prevention of cancer.
- 2008 Sydney Brenner
- 2007 Alexander Varshavsky
- 2006 Phillip A. Sharp
- 2005 Leroy E. Hood
Prior to 2005, this award was known as the AACR Distinguished Lecture.
- 2004 Leland H. Hartwell
- 2003 James E. Darnell