40 Under 40 In Cancer
Do you know a rising star or emerging leader in the field of cancer? We want to celebrate them!
The 40 Under 40 in Cancer awards aim to recognize outstanding contributions made across the field of cancer by individuals age 40 and under.
Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted in the following categories:
- Clinical and Patient Care Professional
- Biopharma, Diagnostics, and Devices
- Research, Science, and Technology
- Government, Regulatory, Payer, and Provider
- Patient, Advocacy, and Policy
To be eligible, candidates must be 40 years old or younger as of May 31 of the current year. Submit your nomination by April 4, 2026.
Awards
Finalists and awardees will be selected by a diverse panel of reviewers from across the oncology field. This year’s awardees will be honored on May 30, 2026, during a private celebration at the Palmer House in Chicago.
Past Winners
“Winning the 40 Under 40 in Cancer award was an honor and a blessing. It energized me for the next steps in my career and validated my path in supporting the cancer community. I’m so honored to be recognized for the work that I do.”
Veronika Panagiotou, PhD
“It was humbling to receive this honor when so many people do extraordinary things in cancer care every day…While the award was given to me personally, it’s really for the company and pharmacy staff I work with every day. It exemplifies what my team does behind the scenes to help patients.”
Eric Gartner, RPh, PharmD