Raghunadharao Digumarti Appointed to ASCO Joint Special Awards Selection Committee

The Appointment

Raghunadharao Digumarti, Professor of Medical Oncology at MNJ Institute of Oncology and Regional Cancer Centre, was appointed to serve as a member of the Joint Special Awards Selection Committee for the American Society of Clinical Oncology for a 3-year term starting June 5, 2026.

Awards Reviewed

• Allen Lichter Visionary Leader Award
• ASCO – American Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Award
• B.J. Kennedy Geriatric Oncology Award, Endowed by Tony and Carrie Cheung
• Congressional Leadership Award
• David Karnofsky Science of Oncology Award
• Gianni Bonadonna Breast Cancer Research Award
• Excellence in Equity Award, Endowed by the American Cancer Society
• Humanitarian Award
• Jamie Von Roenn Excellence in Teaching and Mentorship Award
• Joseph Simone Quality Care Award (presented at the ASCO Quality Care Symposium)
• Patient Advocate Award
• Pediatric Oncology Award
• Walther Cancer Foundation Supportive Oncology Award