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Professor receives excellence award
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David M. Gershenson, MD, professor and past chair of the department of gynecologic oncology and reproductive medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, received the International Gynecology Society’s Award of Excellence.
The society recognized Gershenson — a HemOnc Today Editorial Board member — for his contributions to scientific knowledge of gynecologic cancers, specifically non-epithelial ovarian cancers.
“Dr. Gershenson’s role in the diagnosis and clinical management of these tumors has been of the top level globally,” a society press release stated. “Many around the world, who are also accomplished and knowledgeable in this area, consult him about issues related to the care of women with these tumors. Through his generosity, countless patients beyond MD Anderson have benefited from his wisdom and unique breadth of experience.”
David M. Gershenson
Gershenson, who joined the MD Anderson faculty in 1979, served as department chair from 1998 to 2012. He focuses both his clinical and translational research on rare ovarian tumors. He also conducts clinical and translational studies of low-grade serous tumors, clear cell carcinomas, mucinous carcinomas, malignant ovarian germ cell tumors and sex cord-stromal ovarian tumors.
“I am truly honored by this award, but it’s really a tribute to all the support I have received during my career from family, friends and both senior and junior colleagues,” Gershenson said in a press release. “Being the chair of the department allowed me to recruit and mentor a wonderful group of individuals committed to making a difference for women in greatest need. Our patients teach us humility, priorities and the importance of living life to the fullest. In return, it’s vital that we offer them the very best possible care.”