Ronald A. DePinho
Primary Appointment
- Professor, Department of Cancer Biology, Division of Discovery Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
- Professor (Joint appointment), Department of Genomic Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
- Harry Graves Burkhart III Distinguished University Chair in Cancer Biology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
- Professor, Department of Genomic Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
- Professor, Department of Cancer Biology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
- China Medical University, Taiwan, Honorary, Ph.D, 2023
- Hofstra University, New York, New York, US, Honorary, D.Sc. h.c., 2017
- Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, Honorary, MS (Hon.), 1998
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, US, Medicine, MD, 1981
- Fordham College, New York, New York, US, Biological Sciences, BS, 1977
Licenses & Certifications
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine – lifetime, 1984
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
- Professor of Medicine (Genetics), Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 1998-2011
- Professor, Department of Departments of Microbiology & Immunology, and Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, 1997-1998
- Associate Professor, Department of Departments of Microbiology & Immunology, and Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, 1993-1997
- Assistant Professor, Department of Departments of Microbiology & Immunology, and Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, 1988-1993
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
- 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, Houston, TX, 2011-2017
- 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
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
- 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
- Institute of Medicine
Honors & Awards
- 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