New Brunswick, NJ September 29, 2025 – Women Leaders in Oncology has named Morana Vojnic, MD, MBA, Director of Neuro-Oncology for Rutgers Cancer Institute and System Leader for Neuro-Oncology for RWJBarnabas Health the 2025 Woman Oncologist of the Year. The award honors a senior professional who is a respected individual in her field and who has modeled excellence in leadership. It also recognizes a woman who exhibits strong business acumen and the ability to share her skills with others. Vojnic was presented the award September 27, 2025, during the annual Leadership Empowerment and Development (LEAD) conference.
“Women physician scientists play an important role in oncology regarding both clinical practice and research,” said Vojnic. “As a physician who is also invested in translational and clinical research for central nervous system tumors, it is truly an honor to be recognized by the Women Leaders in Oncology.”
Vojnic has extensive research experience specifically in precision oncology and is invested in translational and clinical research for central nervous system tumors. She is the author of several major research manuscripts, including a co-first journal article in Cancer Discovery exploring MET fusions as drivers of oncogenesis in solid tumors, manuscripts in Nature Cancer, Journal of Thoracic Oncology, Communications Biology - a Nature journal, Journal of Neuro-Oncology and Clinical Cancer Research amongst others. Additionally, she has served as a principal investigator and co-investigator and many clinical trials for primary and secondary brain tumors.
Vojnic completed her Medical Degree at the University of Ljubljana, in Slovenia, graduating with honors and her MBA at IEDC Bled School of Management. She subsequently completed her Internal Medicine residency and Hematology/Medical oncology fellowship at Zucker School of Medicine/Hofstra, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.
The Women Leaders in Oncology recognizes and empowers women who have dedicated their careers to advancing oncology research. The organization celebrates important contributions, provide ongoing support, and facilitate networking opportunities with other women leaders.
About RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than five million people annually. Nationally renowned for quality and safety, the system includes, 14 hospitals and 9,000 affiliated physicians integrated to provide care at more than 700 patient care locations.
RWJBarnabas Health partners with its communities to build and sustain a healthier New Jersey. It provides patient-centered care in a compassionate manner and is the state’s largest safety-net provider and leader in addressing the social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health provides food to the hungry, housing for the homeless and economic opportunities to those most vulnerable.
RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to enhancing access to care includes a transformative partnership with Rutgers University, including the Rutgers Cancer Institute — the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
RWJBarnabas Health is among New Jersey’s largest private employers, with more than 44,000 employees, contributing more than $5.5 billion to the state economy every year. For more information, visit www.RWJBH.org
About Rutgers Cancer Institute
As New Jersey’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Rutgers Cancer Institute, together with RWJBarnabas Health, provides patients access to the most advanced treatment options including clinical trials close to home at our facilities throughout the state. Our groundbreaking cancer research is the engine that drives access to the most advanced cancer treatments, where our discoveries become your care. This has been enhanced with the opening of the state’s first and only freestanding cancer hospital, the Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center. Visit: www.cinj.org.