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16 September 2014

UICC President awarded Gold Medal

From American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Professor Mary Gospodarowicz, President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) has been awarded a Gold Medal by the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), a leading Radiation Oncology Society. The Gold Medal, ASTRO’s highest honour, recognizes distinguished members who have made outstanding contributions to the field of Radiation Oncology, including research, clinical care, teaching and service.

Dr. Gospodarowicz will receive the ASTRO Gold Medal during the Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at ASTRO’s 56th Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

UICC would like to extend its congratulations to Professor Gospodarowicz for this award.

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