AACR Announces 2025 Class of Fellows and New Academy President
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has announced its 2025 class of Fellows of the AACR Academy, recognizing 33 outstanding scientists for their contributions to cancer research.
These newly elected Fellows are leaders in the field, driving innovation in cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Their selection follows a rigorous peer-reviewed process, ensuring that only those who have made a lasting impact on cancer science receive this prestigious honor.
Margaret Foti, PhD, MD, CEO of AACR, shared her excitement:
“The 2025 class of Fellows of the AACR Academy exemplifies scientific excellence. Their work has fundamentally advanced our understanding of cancer biology and treatment. We’re thrilled to welcome them and look forward to celebrating their achievements at our Annual Meeting in April 2025.”
With this new class, the AACR Academy now includes 375 of the world’s leading cancer researchers.
The members of the 2025 class of Fellows of the AACR Academy are:
- Rafi Ahmed, PhD
- Sir Shankar Balasubramanian, PhD
- Bradley Bernstein, MD, PhD
- Nina Bhardwaj, MD, PhD
- Piet Borst, MD, PhD
- Garrett M. Brodeur, MD
- Pelayo Correa, MD
- Frederic J. de Sauvage, PhD
- Caroline Dive, PhD
- Susan M. Domchek, MD
- David E. Fisher, MD, PhD
- Stephan A. Grupp, MD, PhD
- Manuel Hidalgo, MD, PhD
- Susan G. Hilsenbeck, PhD
- Elaine S. Jaffe, MD
- John Kuriyan, PhD
- A. Thomas Look, MD
- Ari M. Melnick, MD
- Paul S. Mischel, MD
- Nubia Muñoz, MD, MPH
- Lisa A. Newman, MD, MPH
- Electra D. Paskett, PhD, MSPH
- Ira Pastan, MD
- William R. Sellers, MD
- David Sidransky, MD
- Josep Tabernero, MD, PhD
- Ronald D. Vale, PhD
- Ashok Venkitaraman, MBBS, PhD
- Robert H. Vonderheide, MD, DPhil
- John N. Weinstein, MD, PhD
- Paul Workman, PhD
- Jinghui Zhang, PhD
- Leonard I. Zon, MD
Elaine V. Fuchs is the AACR Academy’s New President
The Fellows of the AACR Academy have elected Elaine V. Fuchs, PhD, FAACR, as their next President. She’ll take on the role at the AACR Annual Meeting 2025, April 25-30 in Chicago, Illinois.
Fuchs, a pioneer in skin stem cell research, became a Fellow of the AACR Academy in 2013. Her work has transformed our understanding of skin biology, from stem cell function to carcinogenesis. She’s been recognized with the National Medal of Science (2009) and the AACR-G.H.A. Clowes Memorial Award (2019).
She also served on the AACR Board of Directors from 2020-2023.
About AACR
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is a leading organization focused on advancing cancer research and supporting efforts to prevent and treat cancer. Through its programs, AACR promotes research, education, communication, collaboration, and advocacy in the field of cancer science. The organization also provides funding for research and works to facilitate the dissemination of new findings to scientists, healthcare professionals, and the public. AACR plays a role in shaping science policy and supporting initiatives that contribute to a better understanding of cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
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