Dr. Smith’s NCI achievements have been recognized by five Public Health Service Commendation Medals and by the NIH Director’s Award. He is the author of over 80 original publications in the field of childhood cancer and clinical trials. He has also authored 22 book and monograph chapters, and he served as an editor for the Cancer Incidence and Survival among Children and Adolescents: United States SEER Program 1975-1995 monograph.