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Long Valley Doctor Honored With Distinguished Service Award for Cancer Research
Robert DiPaola has spearheaded tremendous efforts in field of cancer research and oncology.
As the head of the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey since 2008, Dr. Robert DiPaola, of Long Valley, has been at the forefront of bringing new cancer treatments to those battling the disease.
Because of his efforts, DiPaola has been selected to receive the Melvyn H. Motolinsky Research Foundation Distinguished Service Award for his accomplishments and leadership in oncology, according to a press release from RCINJ.
“I am deeply honored to be the recipient of this year’s Distinguished Service Award from the Melvyn H. Motolinsky Research Foundation. While this is an honor for me, the impact of our cancer research and center for the people of New Jersey is only possible with the work and collaboration of so many others, especially my colleagues at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey,” DiPaola said in a statement.
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DiPaola will receive the honor during the 41s Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Melvyn h. Motolinsky Research Foundation. DiPaola joined the National Cancer Institute in 1994.
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