The Commission on Cancer (CoC) hosts an annual paper competition for physicians-in-training to foster the importance of oncologic research in support of its mission. Judging is based on originality, scientific merit, and clinical relevance to oncology and the mission of the CoC.
2020 Cancer Research Paper Competition
The deadline for submissions to the 2020 Cancer Research Paper Competition has closed. Winners will be announced in September.
2019 Cancer Research Paper Competition Winners
First Place
Jennifer L. Leiting, MD
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Paper title: Temsirolimus is Effective Against Patient-Derived Metastatic Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma In Vitro and In Vivo
Awarded a $1,000 honorarium plus travel expenses to present her research at the CoC Annual Plenary Meeting, October 27, 2019. Eligible for publication in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons
Abstract | Poster
Second Place
Pamela W. Lu, MD
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
Paper title: Systemic chemotherapy does not prolong survival in patients with metastatic low grade appendiceal mucinous adenocarcinoma
Awarded $500
Abstract | Poster
Third Place
Stephen Abel, DO, MHSA
Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, PA
Paper title: Utilization of Adjuvant Radiotherapy for Resected Colon Cancer and Its Effect on Outcome
Awarded $500
Abstract | Poster