Steve Dubinett, MD, Interim Dean, DGSOM

Steven M. Dubinett, MD, Interim Dean, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, UCLA, was selected to receive the 2023 American Thoracic Society (ATS) Assembly on Thoracic Oncology Lifetime Achievement Award. The ATS is the world's leading medical society dedicated to accelerating the advancement of global respiratory health. 

The award identifies an internationally recognized investigator with a record of sustained exemplary achievement. This individual has made outstanding scientific contributions in clinical, translational, or laboratory-based research relevant to the field of thoracic oncology and has provided exemplary service to the Assembly.

Dr. Dubinett was nominated by Hasmeena Kathuria, MD, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, and Patrick Nana-Sinkam, MD, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.

The award will be presented at the Thoracic Oncology Assembly Membership Meeting on Sunday, May 21 in Washington, D.C.