The nonprofit Foundation for Women’s Cancer recently honored Nimesh P. Nagarsheth, MD, Associate Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and six of his colleagues from other institutions for their significant contributions to the field of gynecologic oncology. The physicians belong to the rock band N.E.D. (No Evidence of Disease) and were awarded the Foundation’s 2018 Public Service Award for their inspirational songs that give voice to the many women who have gynecologic cancer. Dr. Nagarsheth has performed as a drummer with the band since its formation in 2008. Since then, N.E.D. has performed 75 concerts, been the subject of a documentary film that has received 230 million views, released 28 original songs, and raised more than $1.5 million for research and public awareness in the field.
From left: Pierre Désy, MPH, Chief Executive Officer, and David Mutch, MD, Chair, Foundation for Women’s Cancer; Nimesh P. Nagarsheth, MD; Carol L. Brown, MD, President, Society of Gynecologic Oncology; and Stephanie V. Blank, MD, Director of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Mount Sinai Health System.