She will begin serving her three-year term upon the closing of the association’s annual conference on June 17.

Choi was honored for her work defining key oncogenes critical to gastric carcinogenesis, and for identifying potential drug candidates to target gastric precancerous stem cells.

Fellows of the AACR Academy constitute a global brain trust of leading experts in cancer science and medicine.

Anderson and Smith have been named co-medical directors and will succeed Morris, who is stepping down from the role after over a decade of leadership.

He has left an indelible imprint on the University and Medical Center as a student, resident, faculty physician and leader.

The J. Kenneth Jacobs Fellowship in Surgery was established in Dr. Jacobs’ honor to support surgical residents during their laboratory years.