Awards
Our Awardees
Binaytara Humanitarian Award Recipients
Dan Milner, MD., MSc(Epi), MBA
Executive Director, ATOM Coalition
Dr. Dan Milner is the recipient of the 2025 Binaytara Humanitarian Award. This award honors individuals who embody Binaytara's core values through their volunteerism, community engagement, and unwavering commitment to advancing Binaytara's efforts to improve access to cancer care.
Binaytara Distinguished Faculty Award Recipients
Mazyar Shadman, MD, MPH
Medical Oncologist, Fred Hutch Cancer Center, University of Washington
Dr. Mazyar Shadman is the recipient of the 2025 Binaytara Distinguished Faculty Award. This distinction honors individuals who have demonstrated long-standing excellence in teaching and have made significant contributions to Binaytara's educational activities, enhancing access to education for healthcare providers.
Binaytara Volunteer of the Year Award Recipients
Judy Delismon
Clinical Nurse Educator
Judy Delismon is the recipient of the 2025 Binaytara Volunteer of the Year Award. This award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to Binaytara's mission through their volunteerism, actively contributing to its efforts to improve access to cancer care and make a meaningful impact in the community.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Edith P. Mitchell, MD, MACP, FCCP, FRCP (London)
Clinical Professor of Medicine and Medical Oncology, and Director of the Center to Eliminate Cancer Disparities at Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University
2023 Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Edith P. Mitchell (1948–2024)
Recognizing a Lifetime of Leadership, Service, and Equity in Cancer Care
Dr. Edith P. Mitchell, MD, MACP, FCPP, FRCP (London), was a trailblazing medical oncologist and tireless advocate for equity in cancer care. Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology, Dr. Mitchell served as Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine and Medical Oncology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and as Associate Director for Diversity Programs and Director of the Center to Eliminate Cancer Disparities at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center.
Throughout her distinguished career, Dr. Mitchell worked to ensure that all patients—regardless of race, income, or geography—had access to high-quality cancer care. A former President of the National Medical Association and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (London), she was also a retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General, embodying service and excellence in every facet of her life.
Her legacy continues to inspire generations of clinicians, researchers, and advocates dedicated to closing the gap in cancer health disparities.
Rising Star in Health Equity Award
Subodh K. Mallik, MD
Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician, Ward Memorial Hospital
2023 Rising Star in Health Equity Award: Dr. Subodh Mallik
Honoring leadership in advancing equitable cancer care
Dr. Subodh K. Mallik, board-certified in Internal Medicine, received the 2023 Rising Star in Health Equity Award for his leadership in improving cancer care for underprivileged communities. Originally from Nepal and now practicing in Texas, Dr. Mallik has combined his clinical expertise with a passion for health innovation to bridge global care disparities.
As Chief Medical Information Officer at the Binaytara Foundation Cancer Center in Janakpurdham, Nepal, Dr. Mallik has led the implementation of KareXpert, one of South Asia’s first fully paperless electronic health record systems. His efforts are helping create a model of efficient, technology-enabled, and patient-centered cancer care for all.