National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Please join us in congratulating Dr. Michele Carbone, MD, our 2026 Szent-Györgyi Prize Winner!
Dr. Carbone is most well-known for his landmark discovery that mesothelioma is driven by an inherited gene, a finding that transformed how the disease is understood, diagnosed, treated, and prevented worldwide.
His discovery has also driven historic public policy changes that have saved lives across generations.
Dr. Carbone will receive the prize at the NFCR Global Summit and Award Ceremonies for Cancer Research and Entrepreneurship on October 9, 2026, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.”
Read the full release: Dr. Michele Carbone Awarded 2026 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Pioneering Cancer Research
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