{"id":4009,"date":"2021-05-05T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/?p=4009"},"modified":"2021-08-24T10:47:21","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T08:47:21","slug":"award-winner-discovers-new-clues-in-skin-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/2021\/05\/05\/award-winner-discovers-new-clues-in-skin-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Award winner discovers new clues in skin cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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5 May 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s winner of the LEO Foundation Award in Region Americas, Assistant Professor Hunter Shain at the University of California, has a true passion for skin research, he is a dedicated member of the dermatology research community, and his productivity is extraordinarily impressive.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hunter Shain, Assistant Professor at the University of California in San Francisco, USA, receives the LEO Foundation Award worth USD 100,000. The award winner is selected in open competition, and Hunter Shain receives the award for his excellent and high-impact research in the field of dermatology and for his outstanding vision for research which outlines clear questions and approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an overarching research goal to better understand the biology of skin cancer, Hunter Shain\u2019s research provides an unprecedented view into the origin and evolution of melanoma. Lately his research has identified key molecular warning signs that could be used by clinicians to predict who is most likely to develop skin cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A quick glance at Hunter Shain\u2019s work shows that he \u2013 in spite of his young age \u2013 has already established himself as a leader in the skin research community. His publication list and merits show an exceptional record of highly cited papers in top journals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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