Janet Rowley, M.D., University of Chicago (IMAGE) University of Chicago Medical Center Caption Janet Rowley, M.D., is the Blum-Riese Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago, a pioneer in cancer research, and a recipient of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom. Credit Jason Smith for the University of Chicago Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.