Deadline to submit nominations

Closed for 2012

 

The winner of the ESMO Hamilton Fairley Award will be presented during the 37th ESMO Congress, Vienna, Austria
28 September – 2 October 2012.

The distinguished ESMO Hamilton Fairley Award was established in 1998 to commemorate one of the founding fathers of medical oncology in Europe and is presented to candidates who are internationally recognized for lifetime achievements in cancer science and clinical / laboratory research.

The 2011 ESMO Award winner Prof. Rafael Rosell – Catalan Institute of Oncology IOC Badalona, Spain:

"Nowadays, clinical achievements are basically propelled by translational research and therefore this award is recognition of a multidisciplinary effort. It is a great honor for me to receive this award, but more importantly, I believe that the award is recognition of the collective group of clinical and laboratory investigators, as well as statisticians and other key persons involved."

See List of Prior Recipients

• Candidates must be medical oncologists who have made a long-term impact in the field throughout their careers
• Must be an ESMO Member
• Have not previously received this award

Nominations may be made by any ESMO Full, Honorary and Emeritus members. Candidates may not nominate themselves.

Candidates for the award will be considered by the ESMO Fellowship and Award Committee of renowned cancer leaders. After careful deliberations by the committee, its recommendations will be forwarded to the ESMO Executive Board for final consideration and selection.

The choice of the award winner will be made on the basis of the candidate's scientific accomplishments. No regard will be given to race, gender, and nationality, religious or political views.

The award consists of a statuette, certificate, and the opportunity to give a 20 minute lecture, free registration, free accommodation and reimbursement of travel expenses to the Vienna Congress.