THE VFA PIONEER HISTORIES PROJECT

Ariel C. Hollinshead Hyun, MD, PhD

August 24, 1929 – September 10, 2019

“Do Not Be Afraid To Be Ahead of Your Time.”

Professor of Medicine Emerita at The George Washington University School of Medicine. Pioneering scientist in the field of cancer research, a former national president of Graduate Women in Science, and a respected fellow and member of numerous research societies, including AACR, ASCO, and AAAS. Carried out groundbreaking clinical research in the area of tumor antigens, cancer vaccines and immunotherapy, much of which is of ongoing foundational significance today. Published more than 275 research articles and directed 17 clinical trials. Named the USA Bicentennial Medical Woman of the Year in 1976 by the Joint Board of Medical Colleges. Received the Marion Spencer Fay Award for distinction, innovation, and leadership in medicine and science, 1976. Received the Star of Europe Medal from the Ministers of Health of Italy, Germany, and England and was honored at the White House by President Jimmy Carter, 1980. Received the Distinguished Scientist Award from the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine, 1985 and 1996.

Photo. “Where are the Women Scientists?”, GWIS National Meeting, Washington DC, June 1991, left to right, Dr. Toby Horn, Dr. Nadine Shanler, Dr. Linda Pickle, Hon. Margaret Heckler and Dr. Ariel Hollinshead.