Meet Dr. Ella Kazerooni, accomplished heart and lung radiologist at the University of Michigan. Passionate about the diagnostic component of healthcare.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Ella Kazerooni. She is Professor of Radiology and Internal Medicine, and serves as the Associate Chief Clinical Officer for the Diagnostic and Clinical Information Oversight Team within the University of Michigan Medical Group (UMMG)…
Meet Dr. Jasleen Pannu. Interventional Pulmonologist at Ohio State University. She is a self-described early lung cancer detection & prevention enthusiast.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Jasleen Pannu. She is Director of Interventional Pulmonology Translational Research at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center…
Meet Renee Iacona. Accomplished pharmaceutical executive, Vice President of Oncology Biometrics, Oncology Research and Development (R&D) at AstraZeneca.
On today's episode, meet Renee Iacona. Renee is Vice President, Oncology Biometrics, Oncology R&D at AstraZeneca. In her current role, Renee oversees biometrics for the entire Oncology portfolio…
Catching up with Dr. Narjust Florez (formerly Duma). Dr. Florez continues to be passionate about treating women with lung cancer and committed to addressing cancer disparities and health equity.
On today's episode, we catch up with thoracic oncologist Dr. Narjust Florez. Since the last time we spoke to her she has moved to Boston to assume the role of Associate Director, Cancer Care Equity Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute…
Meet Rita Ribeiro, a Latina pharmaceutical leader who is passionate about reaching patients through culturally inclusive messaging and relevant channels.
On today's episode, meet Rita Ribeiro. Rita is a bi-lingual leader with broad multi-cultural and health equity experience. Her non-profit work is focused on community health, economic development, and gender parity…
Meet John Connolly, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy. Leading a new level of scientific collaboration that can change the lives of patients.
On today's episode, meet John Connolly, PhD. John is the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy (PICI), where he designs and executes PICI’s overall research strategy in close collaboration with the institute’s leadership team, center directors and scientific steering committee…
Meet Dr. Chi-Fu Jeffrey Yang. Accomplished thoracic surgeon, researcher and advocate for lung cancer screening.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Chi-Fu Jeffrey Yang. Dr. Yang is a thoracic surgeon and researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital. He started the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative which has worked with communities across 50 states to highlight the importance of lung cancer screening…
Meet Lori Hall. Self-described patient whisperer, social intrapreneur and quiet revolutionary. She is passionate about health literacy.
On today's episode, meet Lori Hall. Lori is Senior Director of Global Health Literacy at Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, though she would describe herself as a patient whisperer, social intrapreneur and quiet revolutionary…
Meet Magnolia Contreras, MSW, MBA. Dedicated community outreach professional and leader in Dana-Farber’s efforts to address cancer care disparities in underserved communities.
On today's episode, meet Magnolia Contreras, MSW, MBA. Magnolia is Vice President of Community Health at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. In her work, she partners with local community organizations to increase access to services and create the conditions that promote health for everyone…
Meet Dr. Danny Nguyen, medical oncologist aiming to reduce disparities in cancer care by improving access to innovative therapies.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Nguyen. Dr. Nguyen is a Medical Oncologist and Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research at City of Hope in California. He is passionate about treating patients in the community setting close to where they live…
The Research Evangelist Podcast - Special Edition - Episode 65
"I want to thank the 65 amazing humans who I've had the honor of having on my show so far. I am humbled by the work that you do every day to support patients in research and care, and just so grateful that you took the time to share your stories with me and my listeners. And I'm proud to call you friends!"
- Dave Bjork
Meet Dr. Coral Olazagasti. Proud Puerto Rican, rising star in thoracic oncology, passionate about reducing health disparities.
On today’s episode meet Dr. Coral Olazagasti. Dr. Olazagasti is a medical oncologist and Assistant Professor at the Sylvester Cancer Center at the University of Miami. She specializes in thoracic oncology, as well as head and neck oncology. She is passionate about reducing health disparities and is a proud member of the Duma Lab. She also loves to go horseback riding with her dad in Puerto Rico…
Meet Dr. Douglas Mathisen, distinguished thoracic surgeon, and longtime mentor and sponsor at Massachusetts General Hospital. He trained many of today's young surgeons and continues to pay it forward.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Douglas Mathisen. Dr. Mathisen is a thoracic surgeon and visiting surgeon at Mass General, and distinguished Hermies Grillo professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School. He was also my surgeon…
Meet Dr. David Carbone, renowned medical oncologist and lung cancer researcher at Ohio State University. He's also a strong lung cancer advocate and supporter of The White Ribbon Project.
On today's episode, meet medical oncologist David Carbone, MD, PhD. Among his many other talents, he is a woodworker who has made and distributed many white ribbons to patients and others at his cancer center on behalf of the White Ribbon Project…
Meet Dr. Anne-Marie Baird. Passionate lung cancer researcher and advocate at Trinity College in Dublin. She's also President of Lung Cancer Europe.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Anne-Marie Baird. Dr. Baird is a lung cancer researcher at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. Her research interests are in inflammation, the metastatic cascade, drug resistance and disease biomarkers. She is active in lung cancer advocacy, and an avid supporter of The White Ribbon Project..
Meet Dr. Leah Backhus. Talented thoracic surgeon and lung cancer researcher at Stanford and the VA Palo Alto. Also committed to increasing lung cancer screening.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Leah Backhus. She practices at Stanford Hospital and is Chief of Thoracic Surgery at the VA Palo Alto. Her current research interests are in imaging surveillance following treatment for lung cancer and cancer survivorship…
Meet Dr. Marc Matrana. Director of the Ochsner Precision Cancer Therapies Program, the only dedicated Phase I cancer research program between Houston and Birmingham.
On today's program, meet Dr. Marc Matrana, Director of the Precision Cancer Therapies (Phase I) Research Program, Endowed Professor of Experimental Therapeutics & Associate Director of Clinical Cancer Research, at the Ochsner Cancer Institute. Marc believes every cancer patient should be screened…
Meet Selin Kurnaz, PhD, co-founder/CEO of Massive Bio. She is on a mission to make sure that every cancer patient gets access to clinical trials.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Selin Kurnaz, Co-founder and CEO of Massive Bio. She believes all people should have equal access to leading edge therapies and new-emerging clinical trials, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay…
Meet Dr. Leigh Boehmer. A Medical Director trained in large academic centers who is bringing his expertise back to the community he comes from to improve cancer care and access in rural America.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Leigh Boehmer, PharmD, BCOP. Leigh is the Medical Director for the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC). He's committed to improving cancer care and outcomes in the community setting…
Meet Dr. Richard O'Hara. Accomplished biopharmaceutical Medical Director with a strong academic research background.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Richard O’Hara. Richard is Medical Director for Oncology, U.S. Medical Affairs at EMD Serono. He believes the voice of every patient matters…