Celebrating New Recipients of the FASCO: Honoring Excellence and Leadership in Oncology

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recently announced the New Recipients of the Fellow of ASCO (FASCO) distinction.

Established in 2007 and formerly known as the ASCO Statesman Award, FASCO recognizes members for their extraordinary volunteer service, engagement, and dedication to ASCO. The award honors distinguished physicians and researchers who have made significant contributions to the oncology community through leadership, policy development, and educational initiatives. These honorees exemplify the vital link between clinical excellence and professional service, reinforcing ASCO’s global impact in advancing cancer care and advocacy.

Members earn The Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology title by accumulating a designated number of points through meaningful involvement in ASCO programs and initiatives, reflecting their commitment to improving cancer care worldwide.

American Society of Clinical Oncology, congratulated the newly FASCO recipients on LinkedIn:

“Join us in congratulating the following members on earning the Fellows of ASCO (FASCO) distinction last quarter! We are grateful for their extraordinary volunteer service, dedication, and commitment to ASCO.”

FASCO Recipients

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	Nilofer Saba Azad, MD, FASCO Co-Leader, Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics and Developmental Therapeutics, Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center Professor of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
	Mairead G. McNamara, PhD, MBBCh, FASCO Senior Lecturer, University of Manchester/Honorary Consultant in Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
	Tanios S. Bekaii-Saab, MD, FASCO Division Chair, Hematology/Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic  Leader of the Advanced Clinical and Translational Science Program and the Disease Group Leader for GI Cancers, the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center David F. and Margaret T. Grohne Professor of Novel Therapeutics for Cancer Research I, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Chair, Academic and Community Cancer Research United (ACCRU)
	Abdul Rafeh Naqash, MD, FASCO Assistant Professor and Director of Immuno‑Oncology, Stephenson Cancer Center,
	Cristiane Decat Bergerot, PhD, MS, FASCO Fellow, Department of Medical Oncology and Therapeutics Research, City of Hope National Medical Center
	Daniel R. Carrizosa, MD, MS, FACP, FASCO Associate Professor of Cancer Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Associate Program Director of the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship, Levine Cancer Institute/Carolinas Medical Center, Senior Assistant Director of Community Outreach and Engagement, Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center
	Moshe Chasky, MD, FACP, FASCO Physician and Partner, Board of Directors, Alliance Cancer Specialists 2021 President Elect Clinical Practice Committee, ASCO ASCO Clinical Practice Committee liaison to ASH Committee on Practice 2017-2020
	Megan E. Daly, MD, FASCO Professor of Clinical Radiation Oncology, University of California, Davis - School of Medicine Associate Director for Clinical Research, University of California, Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
	Pauline Funchain, MD, FASCO Associate Director, Cancer Research Training and Education, Stanford Cancer Institute Associate Program Director, Hematology and Oncology Fellowship, Stanford University Co-Director, Immunotherapy Toxicity Program, Stanford University Co-Director, Skin Cancer Genomics Program, Stanford University
	Jhanelle E. Gray, MD, FASCO Department Chair, Program Leader, Senior Member for Thoracic Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center (MCC) Co-Leader, Cancer Center Support Grant Molecular Medicine Program, Professor, Department of Oncologic Sciences, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine ASCO 2022 Meeting Education Program Chair-elect
	Jimmy J. Hwang, MD, FASCO Professor, Cancer Medicine, Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute
	Dorothy C. Lombe, MD, FASCO Consultant Radiation Oncologist, Palmerston North Hospital, New Zealand Associate Dean Palmerston North, University of Otago
	Adriana K. Malone, MD, FASCO Associate Professor of Medicine (Hematology and Medical Oncology), Medical Education, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program Director, Hematology and Medical Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy fellowships, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education (GME) , Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
	Prakash C. Neupane, MD, FASCO Professor, Internal Medicine- Medical Oncology University Kansas School of Medicine Program Director, Hematology/Oncology Fellowship, Director of Fellowship, SOM-Kansas City American Society of Clinical Oncology, ITE Task Force , Member, 2019 - 2022
	Erika Ruiz-Garcia, MD, MS, FASCO Director of Education, National Cancer Institute, Mexico Education Program Chair-Elect 2025-2026, ASCO Professor, Department of GI Medical Oncology, Chief of the Translational Medicine Laboratory, National Institute of Cancerology, Mexico
	Bryan P. Schneider, MD, FASCO Founding Director, IU Health Precision Genomics Program Vice President, Precision Oncology, IU Health system Associate Dean for Clinical Trials, Indiana University School of Medicine  Vera Bradley Professor of Oncology, Professor, Medicine and Medical and Molecular Genetics, IU School of Medicine
	Mikkael A. Sekeres, MD, MS, FASCO Professor of Medicine, Chief of the Division of Hematology, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Associate Editor, Journal of Clinical Oncology Section Editor, UpToDate
	Gevorg Tamamyan, MD, MSc, DSc, FASCO (Armenia) Professor and Chairman of the Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, Yerevan State Medical University CEO of the Immune Oncology Research Institute President of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology Asia Continental Branch (SIOP Asia) President of the Pediatric Oncology East and Mediterranean (POEM) Group Co-Chair of the St. Jude Global EURO Regional Advisory Committee Co-Founder, OncoDaily President and CEO, P53 Inc.
	Shanthi Sivendran, MD, MBA, FASCO Senior Vice President, Cancer Care Support, American Cancer Society Clinical Associate Professor, Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System Melanoma Team Leader, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
	Mark A. Walshauser, MD, FASCO Medical Oncologist, Partner, Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois,S.C. President, Green Mount Enterprises
	David M. Waterhouse, MD, MPH, FASCO Chief Innovation Officer, Oncology Hematology Care, Inc.  Chair, ASCO State of Oncology Care in America (SOCCA) Committee, Director of OHC’s Early Phase Clinical Trials

Recipients of the FASCO Award share their reflections on this achievement across social media platforms:

Cristiane D Bergerot:

“Truly honored to receive the FASCO designation. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve and give back to a community that has given me so much.”

Gevorg Tamamyan:

“It is a great honor to be named a Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (FASCO) – a recognition bestowed upon ASCO members who have shown extraordinary dedication through their voluntary efforts to benefit the Society, the specialty of oncology, and, most importantly, the patients we serve.

Years ago, when I first set foot at ASCO’s Annual Meeting – when all of Chicago was alive with the movement of nearly fifty thousand oncologists and members from around the world – I remember watching, in awe, as the world’s leading experts, whose names I had only read in books, were called to the stage to receive the title of FASCO. I could never have imagined that one day…

What can I say – I am deeply grateful to everyone who, in one way or another, directly or indirectly, has helped make this day possible. It is, indeed, a great honor – and an even greater responsibility.”

Mikkael A. Sekeres:

“What an honor to be recognized by ASCO alongside all of these superb hematologists/oncologists (including Pauline Funchain)! Totally not worthy.”

Rafeh Naqash:

“Learning / growing while being engaged with ASCO and Conquer Cancer Foundation has been one of the most fulfilling personal and professional privileges starting as a trainee. Immense thanks to those whose feedback, support and “silent” inspiration made this possible FASCO.”

Mark Walshauser:

“I’m thrilled to announce that I have been selected as a Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (FASCO). This is a meaningful milestone, and I am deeply grateful to my peers and mentors within the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) community for this recognition.

Also, thanks to all my partners Cancer Care Specialists of IL This achievement is a direct reflection of their support.”

Shanthi Sivendran:

“Honored to receive the FASCO designation this year from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). It has been a privilege to volunteer alongside my colleagues to support the growth of our profession.”

Mairead G McNamara:

“Delighted to have been honoured with this distinction ASCO and grateful for all the opportunities afforded by this amazing institution and to have met and worked, and work, with so many brilliant colleagues within this community.”

Pauline Funchain:

“To be in the company of Mikkael Sekeres, Cristiane D Bergerot, Rafeh Naqash, Tanios Bekaii-Saab is wild! Congrats to my fellow Fellows, and I am so honored to be in your company and to be recognized by ASCO.”

The oncology community has also joined in celebrating and congratulating the FASCO recipients on this notable achievement:

Robin Zon:

“Congratulations to this incoming class of FASCO honorees! Thank you for ALL you do for ASCO ! So glad you’re on our team – appreciate you!”

Estela Rodriguez:

“Huge congratulations to Jhanelle Gray for her FASCO recognition. Dr Gray is a top lung cancer researcher, MedOnc Chair and great role model for women in medicine leaders.”

Chadi Nabhan:

“Congrats to these amazing colleagues awardees of FASCO – well-deserved recognition.”

Amalya Sargsyan:

“Proud to share that Gevorg Tamamyan has been recognized as FASCO. It’s a true honor to have a leader, mentor like him. I don’t know anyone more devoted to this field than him. He teaches us to dream big, love what we do and always do our best. So lucky to learn from him.”

Florez Lab:

“Congratulations to Cristiane D Bergerot on officially becoming a Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (FASCO) Your dedication to advancing cancer research & patient-centered care continues to inspire us. We’re proud to have you as a vital member of the Florez Lab!”

Nazli Dizman:

“Huge congrats to the new Fellows of ASCO!! Thrilled to see good friends Cristiane D Bergerot, Rafeh Naqash on the FASCO list!”

Andrew Marsh:

“Congratulations to all the new FASCO designees! Great to see ASCO recognizing the hard volunteer work of their members.”

Navneet Singh:

“Congratulations Megan Daly, Gevorg Tamamyan and everyone else above on being honoured with fellowship of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).”

The recognition of these exemplary individuals as Fellows of ASCO (FASCO) not only honors their personal achievements and tireless dedication but also inspires the entire oncology community to continue advancing research, education, and patient care worldwide.

Written by Lena Mkrtchyan, MD