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David E. Fisher, MD, PhD

David E. Fisher, MD, PhD

Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts

Class of 2025

For trailblazing research in melanoma and ultraviolet (UV)-related carcinogenesis, including the discovery of UV pigmentation pathways, endorphin-mediated addiction to UV radiation and the development of a melanoma diagnostic test and novel treatment for giant nevi that have significantly advanced the understanding of melanoma cell survival and evasion mechanisms.

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