On Oct. 6, 2015, Cancer biologist Dr. John Minna, with the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center, was named a “Giant of Cancer Care” in recognition of his work developing lung cancer cell lines that are now used to develop and test new therapies by thousands of researchers worldwide.

Dr. Minna was selected by peers for his highly influential work in translating molecular and radiotherapy discoveries in lung cancer. The award is dedicated to those who have helped save, prolong, or improve the lives of patients with cancer, and celebrates the achievements of leading researchers and educators whose discoveries have propelled the field forward and established the building blocks for future advances.