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Leonard M. Rosen Memorial Research Award

THE CHILDREN'S CANCER CAUSE INC

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Leonard M. Rosen Memorial Research Award

Program Description: Recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the fight against childhood cancer, including advocacy, groundbreaking research, clinical care, and advancement of pediatric oncology.

Award Focus Areas:

  • Advocacy for childhood cancer patients

  • Childhood cancer research

  • Healthcare outcomes research

  • Economics of drug development

  • Enhanced access to drugs

  • Survivorship advancement

  • International leadership in pediatric oncology

  • Clinical research and care delivery

    • Eligibility:

  • Individuals (researchers, clinicians, advocates)

  • Those with lifetime commitment or significant contributions to childhood cancer field

  • International leadership in pediatric cancer care and research

    • Recognition:

  • Annual award ceremony (typically in New York City)

  • Honorees join prestigious group of past recipients

  • Recognition among 40,000+ oncology professionals at ASCO Annual Meeting (when recipients also recognized there)

    • Background:

  • Established in 2016

  • Now in its tenth year (as of 2025)

  • Named after Leonard M. Rosen, Children's Cancer Cause chairman and founding board member

  • Honors pioneers who turn research into action and hope for young patients and families

  • Current board chair: Adam L. Rosen (son of Leonard Rosen)

    • Examples of Past Recipients:

  • Michael P. Link, MD (2025)

  • Malcolm Smith, MD, PhD (2022)

  • David G. Poplack, MD (2019)

    • Contact:

  • Children's Cancer Cause

  • 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 400

  • Washington, DC 20004

  • info@childrenscause.org

    • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    cancer

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