The 5th Annual Symposium in Translational Research in Pathology

The Gerald Award lecture is presented as part of our annual Symposium in Translational Research in Pathology, which also features research presentations and a poster session from members of the Pathology Department.

The William L. Gerald Award of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is conferred on a pathologist whose recent innovative research has provided novel insights into cancer biology and whose career trajectory suggests the potential for outstanding contributions in the years to come.

The award reflects the contributions and values brought to the Department of Pathology by William L. Gerald, an Attending Pathologist at MSK from 1992 to 2008. A gifted morphologist, Dr. Gerald was committed to providing state-of-the-art patient care as a surgical pathologist and recognized that the molecular characterization of human neoplasms could affect the classification, prognostic assessment, and treatment of cancer. Dr. Gerald had broad diagnostic expertise but focused his clinical work on genitourinary pathology, and he was also the pediatric pathology consultant for the department. He was a pioneer in the molecular characterization of cancer at a time when now commonplace molecular techniques were still cutting-edge technology. Dr. Gerald provided the first histologic description and subsequent molecular characterization of desmoplastic small round cell tumor, an entity that now bears his name. His work helped establish a novel molecular classification of neuroblastoma. He used gene expression analysis and other molecular assays to develop the prognostic characterization of prostate cancer. Throughout his career, Dr. Gerald collaborated with and provided mentorship to numerous trainees and colleagues. His quiet good nature and thoughtful approach made him a model physician-scientist. He was approachable and always willing to provide key insights. This award is a tribute to his scientific contributions and personal attributes, and to the legacy he left behind.

Live Virtual Format

1. Provide an overview of the latest developments in translational research in pathology

Registration for this program is complimentary. In order to register for this program, please select the 'Register' tab above and complete the registration form. Detailed access instructions will be sent to all registered attendees prior to the start of the program. If you are registered for this program and no longer able to attend, please email [email protected]. 

Online Registration Deadline 

Online registration is available on the MSK CME Portal until 12:00 PM on April 1, 2021. If you wish to register after this time, please email [email protected] and we will ensure your registration is processed as well as access instructions are emailed to you prior to the start of the course. 

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

MSK designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Thursday, April 1, 2021