65 Years CRI Awards Gala In 2018, we celebrate the Cancer Research Institute's 65th birthday with the scientific and philanthropic leaders in immunotherapy. Throughout CRI’s 65 years it has not wavered from the belief that the body’s immune system holds the key to curing cancer. Thanks to generations of scientists and millions of dollars in support from CRI we now know this to be true. So much is happening today that 65 years ago seemed impossible. The future has never been brighter. On Thursday, October 25, 2018, the Cancer Research Institute will bestow its highest honors on those who, like CRI, are dedicated to fueling the development of immunotherapies for all forms of cancer. Join us at The Metropolitan Club, 1 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022 from 6:30p.m. to 10:00p.m. Celebrate 65 years of scientific progress and a future immune to cancer as we honor those who share our vision. Reserve your tickets today! This year's honorees include: Oliver R. Grace Award for Distinguished Service in Advancing Cancer Research Perri Peltz Journalist and Filmmaker Regeneron Accepted on their behalf by George D. Yancopoulos, MD, PhD President and Chief Scientific Officer, Regeneron William B. Coley Award for Distinguished Research in Basic and Tumor Immunology Miriam Merad, MD, PhD Professor, Icahn school of Medicine at Mount Sinai Padmanee Sharma, MD, Ph.D Professor, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Frederick W. Alt Award for New Discoveries in Immunology Boris Reizis, PhD Professor, NYU School of Medicine Special Guest of Honor James P. Allison, PhD Chair, Department of Immunology The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center 2018 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine Have a question? Contact [email protected]. Each year, we honor outstanding individuals whose contributions to cancer research—through scientific discovery or corporate and philanthropic leadership—have significantly advanced our mission to conquer cancer through immunotherapy. Read the press releases announcing the awards: Biotechnology Company Regeneron and Journalist and Filmmaker Perri Peltz to Receive the 2018 Oliver R. Grace Award for Distinguished Service in Advancing Cancer Research (September 10, 2018) Three Scientists to Receive Top Honors from the Cancer Research Institute for Outstanding Contributions to Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy (September 10, 2018) Read more: Post navigation Cancer Advance Boston Read Story National Cancer Survivors Day 2018 Read Story