Anil K. Rustgi recognized by National Honors in Cancer Research

CUAFA member Anil K. Rustgi, Herbert and Florence Irving Director of the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center recently received two distinguished national honors recognizing his transformative impact on pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancer research. Dr. Rustgi was awarded the Vay Liang & Frisca Go Award for Lifetime Achievement by the American Pancreatic Association—the field’s highest honor—for his exceptional leadership across research, clinical care, education, and mentorship. He was also named a recipient of the Luminary Award in GI Cancers by OncLive® and the Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancers, recognizing individuals whose work has made a lasting impact on cancer research and patient care.