On September 6, the Senate of Riga Stradins University nominated Professor Lubinski as Doctor Honoris Causa of Riga Stradins University (Medical University). Official award ceremony will take place on Friday, 4th of November, 2005 in Riga.

In June 2005, Dr Cezary Cybulski, one of the IHCC received a Pomeranian Nobel prize for his contribution to the CHEK2 discovery. The Prize , created in 2000 by scientific institutions of the West Pomerania region, aecognizies the achievements of outstanding young scientists, working in the region.

In December 2004, Professor Lubinski received a prestigious Busola (Compass) award, granted by the weekly “Przeklad”to Polish personalities, who inspire other people and set an example by their achievements and attitude. There were four awards in 2004, including the sitting Prime Minister, Marek Belka, and a veteran rock singer, Maryla Rodowicz. The award ceremony took place in Warsaw on December 7 and afforded Professor Lubinski an opportunity to pitch cancer prevention to a high-powered audience including the Minister of Health and the head of National Health Fund.