for 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 women in science.
- 2008 Nancy E. Davidson
- 2007 Janet S. Butel
- 2006 Nancy Hopkins
- 2005 Joan S. Brugge
- 2004 Titia de Lange
- 2003 Janet D. Rowley
- 2002 Ellen S. Vitetta
- 2001 Zena Werb
- 2000 Leona D. Samson
- 1999 Lorraine L. Gudas
- 1998 Frances Visco
Prior to 1998, the Lectuership was known as the WICR Keynote Lecture.
- 1997 Mary-Claire King
- 1996 Cora B. Marrett
- 1995 Gertrude B. Elion
- 1994 Mary Ellen Jones
- 1993 Florence Haseltine