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Dr. Ronald A. DePinho

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Current Appointment

• Professor, Department of Cancer Biology, Division of Discovery Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX (2011/09-Present)

• Professor (Joint appointment), Department of Genomic Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX (2011/09-Present)

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Licenses and Certifications

• Board Certified in Internal Medicine – lifetime; Board Certification, 153994 (1984/09-Present)

• Not specified Licensure (1983/04-2025/01)

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Education and Postgraduate Training

• Ph.D., Honorary, China Medical University; Taiwan (2023)

• D.Sc. h.c., Honorary, Hofstra University; New York, New York (2017)

• MS (Hon.), Honorary, Harvard University; Cambridge, Massachusetts (1998)

• Postdoctoral Fellowship, Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center; New York, New York (1984–1988)

• Postdoctoral Fellowship, Department of Cell Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx, New York (1984–1985)

• Internship and Residency, Internal Medicine, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center; New York, New York (1982–1984)

• MD, Medicine (with distinction), Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx, New York (1981)

• BS, Biological Sciences (Salutatorian and Summa Cum Laude), Fordham College; New York, New York (1977)

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Faculty Academic Appointments

• Harry Graves Burkhart III Distinguished University Chair in Cancer Biology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (2017/06-Present)

• Professor, Genomic Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (2011/09–Present)

• Professor, Cancer Biology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (2011/09–Present)

• Professor of Medicine (Genetics), Harvard Medical School; Boston, MA (1998–2011)

• Professor, Departments of Microbiology & Immunology, and Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx, NY (1997–1998)

• Associate Professor, Departments of Microbiology & Immunology, and Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx, NY (1993–1997)

• Assistant Professor, Departments of Microbiology & Immunology, and Medicine (1988–1993)

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Administrative Leadership Positions

• Founder & Chair, Unite to Prevent Cancer; Washington, DC (2019)

• Founder & Director, Eliminate Cancer Initiative; New York, NY (2017–2018)

• Past President, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (2011/09–2017/03)

• Founder & Director, Belfer Institute for Applied Cancer Science, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston, MA (2004–2011)

• Co-Chair, Gastrointestinal Cancer Program, Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center; Boston, MA (2002–2004)

• Scientific Director, Mouse Specialized Services, Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center; Boston, MA (1999–2004)

• Scientific Director, Transgenic & Gene Targeting Facility, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston, MA (1998–2011)

• Scientific Director, Transgenic & Gene Targeting Facility, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx, NY (1988–1998)

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Professional Memberships

• Cancer Cell Advisory Board (2022-Present)

• American Association of Extracellular Vesicles (AAEV) (2022-Present)

• UT Health Graduate School of Biomedical Science (2018-2019)

• Association of American Physicians (2016-Present)

• Houston Technology Center (2012-2015)

• National Academy of Sciences (2012-Present)

• American Society of Clinical Oncology (2012-Present)

• American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2010-Present)

• National Cancer Institute (2008-2013)

• Institute of Medicine (2007-2010)

• National Academy of Medicine (2004-Present)

• American Society for Clinical Investigation (1999-Present)

• The Harvey Society (1995-1998)

• American Association for Cancer Research (1992-Present)

• American Association for the Advancement of Science (1986-Present)

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Other Professional Positions

• External Consultant, Biomedical Translation Research Center, Academia Sinica; Taipei, Taiwan (2024/04-Present)

• Advisor, Sporos Bioventures; Houston, TX (2019–2022)

• Co-Founder, Advisor and Director, Tvardi Therapeutics; Houston, TX (2018–Present)

• Co-Founder and Scientific Advisory Board, Karyopharm Therapeutics, Inc.; Newton, MA (2009–2012)

• Scientific Advisory Board, Sidney Kimmel Foundation; Philadelphia, PA (2009–2012)

• Director and Advisor, GSK Oncology Franchise; Collegeville, PA (2009–2011)

• Co-Founder and Director, Scientific Advisory Board, Eden Therapeutics, Inc.; Houston, TX (2008–2012)

• Scientific Advisory Board, Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Bridgewater, NJ (2008–2011)

• Scientific Advisory Board, Epizyme, Inc.; Cambridge, MA (2008–2011)

• Scientific Advisory Board, Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Cambridge, MA (2008–2011)

• Co-Founder and Director, Scientific Advisory Board, Metamark Genetics, Inc.; Cambridge, MA (2007–2012)

• Chair, Scientific Advisory Board, Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation; New York, NY (2003–2004)

• Vice-Chair, Scientific Advisory Board, Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation; New York, NY (2002–2003)

• Chair, Scientific Advisory Board, Goldhirsh Foundation; Los Angeles, CA (2002–2004)

• Scientific Advisory Board, Lustgarten Foundation; Bethpage, NY (2002–2006)

• Co-Founder and Director, Scientific Advisory Board, AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (f/k/a GenPath); Cambridge, MA (2001–2012)

• Promotions Committee, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston, MA (1999–2011)

• Board of Directors, Foundation for Advanced Cancer Studies; Allendale, MI (1998–1999)

• Scientific Advisory Board, Abbott Pharmaceuticals; Abbott Park, IL (1998–2008)

• Faculty Recruitment, Retention, and Interim Support, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx, NY (1997–1998)

• Dean's Advisory Council, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx, NY (1996–1998)

• Medical Student Research Program Committee, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx, NY (1995–1998)

• Medical Science Training Program Steering Committee, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx, NY (1993–1998)

• Committee on Appointments and Promotions, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx, NY (1993–1995)

• Organizer & Director, NCI Mouse Developmental Genetics Course, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx, NY (1991–1998)

• Attending Physician, Jacobi Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx, NY (1988–1997)

• Graduate Admissions Committee, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx, NY (1988–1993)

• Animal Institute Advisory Committee & Finance Subcommittee, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx, NY (1988–1994)

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Honors & Prizes

• 2025 AACR-Princess Takamatsu Memorial Lectureship, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (2025)

• 2020 AACR Team Science Award, AACR (2020)

• Leadership in Scientific Achievement Award, Portuguese-American Leadership Council of the United States (2018)

• Brien McMahon Award for Distinguished Public Service, Fordham University (2017)

• Ellis Island Medal of Honor, National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (2017)

• Foreign Member, Royal Academy of Science, Portugal (2017)

• Honorary PhD Degree, Hofstra University (2017)

• Member, Science Committee, Science and Faith Foundation – STOQ, Vatican (2017)

• PCF Challenge Award, Prostate Cancer Foundation (2017)

• The Humanitarian Award, The Latino Learning Center (2017)

• 2016 Luminary Award, The Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute (2016)

• 50 Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders, Modern Healthcare (2016)

• Fellow, American Association for Cancer Research (2015-2024)

• 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare, Modern Healthcare (2015)

• Order of Saint James of the Sword (knighthood), Republic of Portugal (2015)

• Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (2014)

• Outstanding Phi Beta Kappa Alumnus Award, Fordham University (2013)

• Member, National Academy of Sciences (2012-2024)

• Prize for Scientific Excellence in Medicine, American Italian Cancer Foundation (2012)

• Thought Leader Award, Agilent Technologies (2012)

• Fellow, American Academy of Arts & Sciences (2011-2024) 

• Member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2010-2024)

• Albert Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research (2009)

• NCI Merit Award (2009)

• Biomedicum Helsinki Medal and Lecture (2007)

• Harvey Society Lecture (2007)

• Albert Einstein College of Medicine Distinguished Alumnus Award (2004)

• American Cancer Society Edith A. Pistorino Research Professorship (2004)

• Member, Institute of Medicine (now Health and Medicine Division) of the National Academies (2004)

• AACR-G.H.A. Clowes Memorial Award (2003)

• The Ellison Medical Foundation Senior Scholar Award (2003)

• American Society for Clinical Investigation Award (now Korsmeyer Award) (2002)

• Board of Directors, American Association for Cancer Research (2001-2004)

• Clair W. & Richard P. Morse Research Award, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston (2000)

• Kirsch Senior Investigator Award (2000)

• American Cancer Society Research Professorship (1998-2008)

• Honorary MS Degree, Harvard University (1998)

• Irma T. Hirschl Career Scientist Award (1995) 

• Melini Award for Excellence in Biomedical Research (1993)

• American Heart Association Established Investigator Award (1992) 

• Feinberg Senior Faculty Scholar in Cancer Research (1992) 

• Cancer Research Institute Investigator Award (1989)

• March of Dimes Basil O'Connor Scholar Award (1989) 

• James S. McDonnell Foundation Scholar Award (1988)

• NCI Physician Scientist Award (K08), National Cancer Institute (1984)

• Eli H. Rubin Award in Medicine (1981)

• M.D. with distinction in Microbiology & Immunology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1981)

• Chemistry Award, Fordham University (1977)

• Outstanding Senior Award, Fordham University (1977)

• Salutatorian and Summa Cum Laude, Fordham University (1977) 

•  Steinbugler Award for Biology, Fordham University (1977) 

• Phi Beta Kappa, Fordham University (1976)