Stephen D. Nimer, M.D., was named BioFlorida “Researcher of the Year.” BioFlorida, a statewide association for Florida’s life sciences industry, represents 8,600 establishments and research organizations in biopharmaceuticals, medical technology, digital health and health.

Frank J. Penedo, Ph.D., received the International Society of Behavioral Medicine’s 2023 Distinguished Scientist Award. The ISBM is a scientific society that serves the needs of all health-related disciplines concerned with the integration of psychosocial, behavioral and biomedical sciences.

Tracy Crane, Ph.D., RDN, co-lead of the Cancer Control Research Program and director of lifestyle medicine, prevention and digital health, has taken on a significant leadership position as vice chair of NRG Oncology’s Cancer Prevention and Control Committee.

Sylvester’s Radiation Oncology Clinic received Press Ganey’s 2022 Pinnacle of Excellence Award for the fourth consecutive year, recognizing its unwavering commitment to patient satisfaction and innovative clinical care, even through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Glen Barber, Ph.D., Eugenia J. Dodson Chair in Cancer Research at Sylvester, was honored with Columbia University’s Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize for his groundbreaking contributions to biology and biochemistry, particularly in the field of immunology.

Jashodeep Datta, M.D., distinguished cancer researcher and associate director of translational research at Sylvester Pancreatic Cancer Research Institute, was awarded the prestigious DiMare Family Endowed Chair in Immunotherapy, recognizing his pioneering contributions to developing novel immunotherapies for pancreatic cancer.

Pasquale Benedetto, M.D., a renowned cancer researcher and physician, was the first recipient of the Robert J. and Marian G. Fewell Endowed Chair in Medical Oncology Research.

Dr. Neha Goel, M.D., M.P.H., was honored with the John K. and Judy H. Schulte Endowed Chair in Cancer Research, allowing her to continue her groundbreaking translational research focused on breast cancer, funded by the Schultes’ generous endowment.

Bruno Nahar, M.D., received the Eric and Elizabeth Feder Family Endowed Chair in Urologic Oncology Research. He is a member of both Sylvester and Desai Sethi Urology Institute. Dr. Nahar specializes in focal therapy and robotic surgery for prostate, kidney and bladder cancers.

Macarena de la Fuente, M.D., chief of neuro-oncology at Sylvester, was elected as the first Hispanic Neurology Board Representative for the Society of Neuro-Oncology. Dr. de la Fuente plans to leverage her position to foster collaboration between basic and clinical neuro-oncology disciplines, with a focus on improving treatments for brain tumor patients.