Meet Dr. Christopher Lathan. Compassionate thoracic oncologist and champion for equity for all patients and communities.

Impacting cancer care for underserved patients.

On today's episode, meet Dr. Christopher Lathan. Dr. Lathan is Chief Clinical Access and Equity Officer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), a new institutional leadership position that also adds him to Dana-Farber’s Executive Leadership Team. Chris has been a member of the Dana-Farber staff since joining the Thoracic Oncology Program in 2005. He was appointed the first Faculty Director of Cancer Care Equity at Dana-Farber in 2010 and directs Dana Farber’s clinical service at Whittier Street Health Center. Chris also serves as Medical Director for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Brighton and Associate Medical Director for the Dana-Farber Network. He is leading the effort to combat structural racism and improve health care outcomes for all patients and communities served by Dana-Farber.