Spotlight on Dr. Maria G. Castro — AACR Senior Editor & Judging Panel Member

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Dr. Maria G. Castro — R.C. Schneider Collegiate Professor of Neurosurgery and Professor of Cell & Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan, continues to make a global impact in cancer research and science communication.

• She serves as Senior Editor for Cancer Immunology Research (AACR Journal), shaping the latest discoveries in tumor immunology.

• She is also on the judging panel for the 2026 AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism, supporting excellence in reporting that brings cancer science to the public.

Dr. Castro’s work exemplifies the intersection of cutting-edge research and effective science communication, advancing both discovery and understanding in the fight against cancer.