Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has announced several recent recognitions and appointments involving its staff and institutional programs.
Matthew Bott, MD, a thoracic surgeon at MSK, has joined the Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) Scientific Advisory Board. The board is responsible for guiding LCRF’s research investment priorities, reviewing and evaluating lung cancer research proposals, and providing expert guidance on relevant data in the field.
The Rona Jaffe Foundation has established The Rona Jaffe Foundation Fellowship in Honor of Peter Scardino, MD, at MSK. Dr. Scardino was Chief of MSK’s Urology Service from 1998 to 2006 and Chair of the Department of Surgery from 2006 to 2017. According to MSK, “During his tenure, he expanded MSK’s prostate cancer research portfolio, advanced the field through minimally invasive surgery, and helped solidify MSK’s reputation as a global leader in surgical excellence.” The fellowship will be awarded annually to an outstanding trainee in the Urology Service in recognition of Dr. Scardino’s legacy in research, clinical care, and mentorship.
Three physicians at MSK have been named to Newsweek’s 2025 list of America’s Leading Doctors in Colorectal Surgery: Martin Weiser, MD; Julio Garcia-Aguilar, MD, PhD; and Emmanouil Pappou, MD, PhD. Newsweek partnered with Statista to create this resource highlighting top doctors across 15 medical specialties.
MSK has also been recognized as the best hospital for cancer care by Money magazine in its 2025 Best Hospitals for Cancer Care list. The ranking highlights leading institutions nationwide based on criteria such as innovative treatment options and experienced oncology specialists.
Founded in 1884 and located in New York City, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center serves as both a treatment center and training hospital under President Selwyn M. Vickers. In 2022 alone, it reported conducting over 26,000 surgeries and admitting more than 24,000 patients for treatment (https://www.mskcc.org/annual-report/2022/our-patients).
