News and Accolades
Renowned Hematologic Oncologist Dr. John C. Byrd Named Director of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
With a distinguished career advancing blood cancer research and patient care, Byrd will join the Division of Malignant Hematology and Medical Oncology and lead all cancer-related research at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh, beginning November 2025.
New Gift Will Accelerate Breakthroughs in Sarcoma Research by DOM Faculty
The new Dr. John A. Shoener Family Endowed Research Fund for Sarcoma will support studies aimed at improving outcomes for this understudied group of cancers.
Dr. Yana Najjar Honored with 2025 Sy Holzer Endowed Immunotherapy Research Award
Recognized for her innovative work on treatment-resistant and rare melanomas, Dr. Najjar will use the award to develop next-generation immunotherapy strategies.