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In Memoriam

It is with deep regret and profound sadness that we report the death of the following AACR members. The AACR is honored to recognize these outstanding members for their dedication to the association and to the field of cancer. Please note that this information is only that which has been volunteered to us by colleagues, friends, and family. The following list includes members who have passed away in the current year. Please email the Membership Department to share additional information on a deceased member.

Deceased Members in 2018
Charles A. Coltman

Charles A. Coltman

(11/01/1930 - 11/28/2018)Member since 1973

Charles A. Coltman Jr., MD, a cofounder of the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) and a longtime member of the AACR, died November 28, 2018, at age 88.

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Giulio J. D’Angio

Giulio J. D’Angio

(05/02/1922 - 09/14/2018)Member since 1961

Giulio J. D'Angio, MD, an Emeritus member of the AACR, died September 14, 2018, at the age of 96. Dr. D'Angio was a radiation oncologist and a pioneer in the treatment of children's cancers.

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Muthiah D. Daniel

Muthiah D. Daniel

(07/04/1927 - 07/24/2018)Member since 1975

Muthiah D. Daniel, DVM, PhD, an Emeritus member of the AACR, died July 24, 2018, at the age of 91.

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Robert W. Day

Robert W. Day

(10/22/1930 - 01/06/2018)Member since 1991

Robert W. Day, MD, PhD, an Emeritus member of the AACR, died January 6, 2018, at the age of , an Emeritus member of the AACR, died Oct. 2, 2018, at the age of 87.

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Vittorio Defendi

Vittorio Defendi

(11/16/1928 - 02/12/2018)Member since 1959

Vittorio Defendi, MD, AACR Emeritus member, died February 12, 2018, at the age of 89. Defendi was a professor emeritus at New York University Langone Medical Center.

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Nikolay V. Dimitrov

Nikolay V. Dimitrov

(08/19/1925 - 11/10/2018)Member since 1974

Nikolay V. Dimitrov, MD, an Emeritus member of the AACR, died November 10, 2018, at the age of 93. Dr. Dimitrov was a Professor Emeritus at Michigan State University.

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Thomas J. Dougherty

Thomas J. Dougherty

(08/01/1933 - 06/13/2018)Member since 1975

Thomas J. Dougherty, PhD, an Emeritus member of the AACR, died June 14, 2018, at the age of 84. Dr. Dougherty was the developer of modern photodynamic therapy and Chief Emeritus of Roswell Park’s Photodynamic Therapy Center.

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Gilbert H. Friedell

Gilbert H. Friedell

(02/28/1927 - 09/23/2018)Member since 1960

Gilbert H. Friedell, MD, AACR Emeritus member, died February 28, 2018, at the age of 91. Friedell was the Director Emeritus at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center.

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Adi F. Gazdar

Adi F. Gazdar

(05/14/1937 - 12/29/2018)Member since 1972

Adi F. Gazdar, MBBS, an Active member of the AACR, died December 29, 2018, at the age of 81.

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Ladislav J. Hanka

Ladislav J. Hanka

(07/29/1920 - 03/26/2018)Member since 1973

Ladislav J. Hanka, PhD, an Emeritus member of the AACR, died on March 26, 2018, at the age of 97. Dr. Hanka gained recognition for his contributions to assaying methodologies used in isolating promising strains of microbes and especially soil fungi.

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