The Bonnie J. Addario Lectureship Award is a prestigious accolade presented by the Addario family. Named after Bonnie J. Addario, ALCMI’s co-founder and a lung cancer survivor and advocate, the award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of lung cancer research and treatment. 

Established to recognize and celebrate the efforts of those who have dedicated their careers to improving the lives of lung cancer patients, the award highlights the importance of innovation, leadership, and commitment in the fight against this disease.

Dr. Pasi Jänne receiving the 2024 Bonnie J. Addario Lectureship Award.

The Bonnie J. Addario Lectureship Award is significant for its role in promoting excellence and inspiring continued progress in lung cancer research. Recipients of this award are often pioneers in their field, having made groundbreaking discoveries or developed novel therapies that have significantly advanced the understanding and management of lung cancer. 

By acknowledging these achievements, the award not only honors individual excellence but also underscores the critical need for ongoing research and collaboration in the quest to find better treatments and, ultimately, a cure for lung cancer.

Each year, award winners are honored by a special showcase in New York's Times Square.

The Bonnie J. Addario Lectureship Award is a testament to the power of dedication and innovation in transforming the landscape of lung cancer care.

Here is a list of past Bonnie J. Addario Lectureship Award winners. 

We proudly call each of them colleagues, collaborators, and friends.