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AIM-HI Beacon Award for Women Leaders in Oncology

AIM-HI ACCELERATOR FUND INC

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Deadline

June 30, 2026

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Overview

AIM-HI Beacon Award for Women Leaders in Oncology

Funder: AIM-HI Accelerator Fund Inc (MD, US)

Overview:
The AIM-HI Beacon Award for Women Leaders in Oncology recognizes outstanding women leaders in all sectors of the health and life sciences industry who have made a significant impact on advancing cancer treatment, detection, and diagnosis for patients worldwide through the development and commercialization of novel technologies, advocacy, and/or implementation of public policy.

Award:

  • Commemorative medal

  • Invitation to deliver a keynote address at the Luncheon Award Ceremony at the National Press Club in Washington DC on October 9, 2026

    • Nomination Deadline: June 30, 2026, at 11:55 PM Eastern time

    Focus Areas:

  • Cancer treatment advancement

  • Cancer detection and diagnosis

  • Novel technology development and commercialization

  • Advocacy for cancer initiatives

  • Public policy implementation

    • Eligibility Criteria:
    Nominees will be evaluated based on:

  • Sustained leadership and commitment to advancing the oncology community

  • Advocacy for policies and initiatives that benefit cancer patients

  • Commitment to mentoring and inspiring women, particularly the next generation of leaders

  • Demonstrated impact on cancer patients, their families, and the broader community

    • Geographic Scope: Global

    Selection Committee:
    Composed of leading cancer researchers and clinicians, accomplished entrepreneurs, and prominent industry and business leaders in the health and life sciences. 2024 Committee includes:

  • Sujuan Ba, Ph.D., Co-Chair, CEO & Co-Founder, AIM-HI Accelerator Fund; President & CEO, National Foundation for Cancer Research

  • Webster Cavenee, Ph.D., Co-Chair, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of California San Diego

  • Bahija Jallal, Ph.D., CEO & Director of the Board, Immunocore

  • Raju Kucherlapati, Ph.D., Paul C. Cabot Professor of Genetics & Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

  • Patricia Obermaier, MBA, Chief Growth Officer, Global Health and Life Sciences, Microsoft

  • Libia Scheller, Ph.D., MBA, Global Head Oncology-Cooperative Groups & Strategic Alliances, Bayer Health Care Pharmaceuticals

  • Thea Tlsty, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Pathology and Director of the Center for Translational Research in the Molecular Genetics of Cancer, UCSF

    • Recent Winners:

  • 2024: Margaret Foti, PhD, MD (hc), Chief Executive Officer, American Association for Cancer Research

  • 2023: Monica M. Bertagnolli, M.D., Director, National Cancer Institute

  • 2022: Anna D. Barker, Ph.D., Chief Strategy Officer, Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine

    • Confidentiality: All nomination materials will be treated as strictly confidential

    Contact Information:

  • Organization: AIM-HI Accelerator Fund

  • Address: 5515 Security Lane, Suite 1105, Rockville, MD 20852

  • Phone: 1-800-321-CURE (2873)

  • Email: info@aim-hiaccelerator.org

  • Tax ID: 82-4322538

  • Website: aim-hiaccelerator.org

    • How to Apply

    Nomination Process

    Nominations are submitted through an online form (JavaScript required).

    Nomination Deadline: June 30, 2026, at 11:55 PM Eastern time

    What to Include:

  • Nominee information

  • Details about sustained leadership and commitment to advancing the oncology community

  • Examples of advocacy for policies and initiatives that benefit cancer patients

  • Evidence of commitment to mentoring and inspiring women, particularly the next generation of leaders

  • Documentation of demonstrated impact on cancer patients, their families, and the broader community

    • Review Process:

  • All nomination materials will be reviewed by the distinguished AIM-HI Beacon Award Selection Committee

  • Nominations will be evaluated based on specified criteria

  • Winner will be announced and invited to deliver a keynote address at the award ceremony

    • Award Ceremony:
    October 9, 2026, at the National Press Club in Washington, DC

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    womencancer

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