Presentation of Bob Pinedo Cancer Care Award to Prof. Dr. John Haanen

Dr. John Haanen, a pioneer in the field of cancer immunotherapy, will receive the prestigious Bob Pinedo Cancer Care Award this year. This award is given to oncologists who are committed to scientific research and the care of cancer patients. Haanen receives the award for his more than twenty years of dedication and innovation in immunology, a field that has brought major breakthroughs in cancer treatment over the past 15 years. As a researcher and medical oncologist, he focuses primarily on the care of patients with melanoma, combining research with patient care. Haanen's work is internationally leading, both in terms of his willingness to think outside the box and in terms of impact.

Romo Foundation is associated with this prize as a donor.

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