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AACR 50-year Members

The AACR is extremely pleased to recognize those scientists who have been members for 50 years. The AACR board of directors extends its sincere and heartfelt thanks to these members for their devotion to cancer research and long participation in and support of the AACR. The AACR is strong because of their contributions and involvement in its programs and activities. We thank them for these efforts and for their continued support of the association.

2021 Inductees to 50-year Member Ranks

The following 32 members will be inducted into the 50-year Member Ranks during the AACR Annual Meeting 2021. These distinguished members will be honored and recognized as 50-year members during the AACR Annual Business Meeting of Members.

  • Muhyi Al-Sarraf, MD; Bloomfield Hills, MI; Emeritus Member
  • Donald G. Baker, PhD; Charlottesville, VA; Emeritus Member
  • Fredric J. Burns, PhD; Tuxedo Park, NY; Emeritus Member
  • Yoon Sang Cho-Chung, MD, PhD; Bethesda, MD; Emeritus Member
  • Yong C. Choi, MD, PhD; Houston, TX; Emeritus Member
  • Martin H. Cohen, MD; Silver Spring, MD; Emeritus Member
  • E. George Elias, MD, PhD; Towson, MD; Emeritus Member
  • Eckard Fölsch, MD; Hameln, Germany; Emeritus Member
  • Charles M. Haskell, MD; Santa Monica, CA; Emeritus Member
  • Leonard Hayflick, PhD; The Sea Ranch, CA; Emeritus Member
  • Gloria P. Heppner, PhD; Detroit, MI; Emeritus Member
  • Yashar Hirshaut, MD; Lawrence, NY; Emeritus Member
  • Richard A. Jungmann, PhD; Chicago, IL; Emeritus Member
  • Bernhard Kramarsky, ScD; Columbia, MD; Emeritus Member
  • Li H. Li, PhD; Portage, MI; Emeritus Member
  • George Lipkin, MD; New York, NY; Emeritus Member
  • Allan Lipton, MD; Hershey, PA; Emeritus Member
  • Robert G. McKinnell, PhD; St. Paul, MN; Emeritus Member
  • Roland A. Pattillo, MD; Newnan, GA; Emeritus Member
  • Archie W. Prestayko, PhD; San Diego, CA; Emeritus Member
  • Guillermo Ramirez, MD; Bogota, Columbia; Emeritus Member
  • Melvin L. Reed, MD; Leonard, MI; Emeritus Member
  • Tae Suk Ro-Choi, MD, PhD; Houston, TX; Emeritus Member
  • Joseph Roberts, PhD; Columbia, SC; Emeritus Member
  • Steven A. Rosenberg, MD, PhD; Bethesda, MD; Active Member
  • William R. Shapiro, MD; Phoenix, AZ; Emeritus Member
  • Raymond W. Tennant, PhD; Research Triangle, NC; Emeritus Member
  • Chou-Chik Ting, MD; Sterling, VA; Emeritus Member
  • Michael D. Walker, MD; Sarasota, FL; Emeritus Member
  • John P. Whitecar, Jr, MD; Columbus, MS; Emeritus Member
  • Peter H. Wiernik, MD; Chappaqua, NY; Emeritus Member
  • Robert C. Young, MD; Columbus, OH; Active Member

Inducted 50-year Members

2020 |2019 |2018 |2017 | 2016 | 2015

2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010

2009 | 2008 | 2007 |2006 | 2005

2004 | 2003

Statements of Reflections

Reflections from members over decades of participation in the AACR