Life Raft Group Names Fletcher Scientist of the Year
Jonathan Fletcher, MD, of BWH Pathology and an associate professor of Pathology and Pediatrics at HMS, in September received the Scientist of the Year award from the Life Raft Group, a patient support and advocacy for research organization for a rare cancer called GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor). “He has been a vital member of the research team that is leading the way to overcome Gleevec-resistant GIST,” the Life Raft Group declared in presenting him with its scientist award. Dr. Dan Vasella, CEO of Novartis, presented the award to Fletcher.