The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), the leading organization for medical oncology, has revealed the 2019 winners of its annual awards.
Dr. Angelo Di Leo wins the ESMO Lifetime Achievement Award 2019 in tribute to his outstanding career dedicated to cancer research and education.
https://www.esmo.org/Press-Office/Press-Releases/ESMO-Awards-Announced
Dr. Di Leo is an internationally renowned expert in breast cancer, who pioneered research into the biology of these tumors and contributed significantly to the development of personalized treatment approaches for cancer patients. He also developed the medical oncology department at the Hospital of Prato, Italy, into a leading national center for integrated cancer care and clinical research.
In the name of the entire IBCSG family, we express our sincere congratulation to Dr. Angelo Di Leo, the IBCSG Scientific Committee Co-Chair, for this prestigious award!