Meet Dr. Thomas Varghese Jr. Renowned thoracic surgeon, expert in health services research, avid Chicago Cubs fan.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Thomas Varghese Jr. He is a national leader in minimally invasive applications for general thoracic surgery. And he's a super nice guy…
Meet Dr. Nathan Pennell. Director of Thoracic Oncology at Cleveland Clinic. Compassionate oncologist, proud dad and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Nathan Pennell. Dr. Pennell is a medical oncologist, and Director of Thoracic Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic…
Meet Lisa Cruz. Pharma leader committed to improving health equity in lung cancer.
On today's episode, meet Lisa Cruz. Associate Director, Takeda Oncology. She lost her father to lung cancer and is passionate about helping patients and caregivers…
Meet Melinda Aldrich, PhD. Genetic epidemiologist. Investigating mechanisms driving lung cancer racial disparities.
On today's episode, meet Melinda Aldrich, PhD. Her research is focused on understanding why there are differences in lung cancer risk and survival among different racial/ethnic populations…
Meet Jasmine Greenamyer. Passionate advocate for supporting the health and wellness of caregivers.
On today's episode, meet Jasmine Greenamyer. Her experience spans work driving national and community public health interventions, advocating for health equity, and increasing access to the early detection and treatment of cancer…
Meet Dr. Justin Gainor. Distinguished thoracic oncologist and leader in early drug development for lung cancer.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Justin Gainor. His major research interests have centered around two themes: targeted therapy and immunotherapy…
Meet Dr. Christopher Lathan. Compassionate thoracic oncologist and champion for equity for all patients and communities.
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. He is leading the effort to combat structural racism and improve health care outcomes for all patients and communities served by Dana-Farber…
Meet Dr. Inga Lennes. Dedicated medical oncologist, lung screening advocate and researcher. She brings honesty and compassion to her patients.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Inga Lennes. She talks about how her patients keep her grounded in everything she does…
Meet Dr. Isabel Preeshagul. Compassionate and accomplished Thoracic Oncologist with a strong commitment to treating the whole patient.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Isabel Preeshagul. She is an amazing oncologist who also loves the performing arts and travel…
Meet Dr. David Tom Cooke. Brilliant thoracic surgeon, mentor and advocate for empowering lung cancer patients.
On today's episode, meet Dr. David Tom Cooke. He trained with the some of the best, and now he's one of the best…
Meet Dr. Abraham Chachoua. From humble beginnings in Australia to compassionate lung cancer oncologist in New York.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Abraham Chachoua. He likes to say he embarks on a journey with each patient, trying to make the road better and smoother…
Meet Cathy Traz and Dave Craig. Connecting patient advocacy organizations in an innovative virtual approach
These two leaders came together last year to create the COVID Advocacy Exchange, an innovative and bold virtual platform that convenes advocacy groups, patients, and industry to synchronize efforts, facilitate resource sharing and provide an opportunity for increased connection and collaboration…
Meet Alice Berger, PhD. Enabling precision medicine by uncovering the molecular alterations in cancer.
Her ultimate goal is not research fame but improved patient care…
Meet Portia Thomas. Meharry Medical College MD/PhD candidate, lung cancer researcher, aspiring pediatric oncologist.
On today's episode, meet Portia Thomas, PhD. She has presented her work in small cell lung cancer at The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) Targeted Therapies of Lung Cancer Meeting in 2021. She is an aspiring pediatric oncologist who loves to collect guitars…
Meet Dr. Jun Zhang. Physician-scientist studying the role of the microbiome in the immune system and lung cancer treatment.
On today's episode, meet Jun Zhang, MD, PhD. His clinical interest is lung cancer and his research includes the role of the human microbiome in the immune system and lung cancer treatment…
Meet Lauren Machos. She is U.S. Oncology Opinion Leader Liaison at Pfizer, and committed lung cancer advocate on her own time. She also happens to be an accomplished professional vocalist.
On today's episode, meet Lauren Machos. Lauren is the U.S. Oncology Opinion Leader Liaison for Renal Cancer, Lung Cancer and Immuno-Oncology at Pfizer. She is a connector of people and champion advocate for the lung cancer community. She's also a professional big band swing and jazz vocalist…
Meet Dr. Christian Rolfo. Thoracic Medical Oncologist. Hear about his amazing journey from Argentina to Mount Sinai in New York City.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Christian Rolfo. Dr. Rolfo is a Professor of Oncology at Icahn School of Medicine, Associate Director of Clinical Research in the Center of Excellence in Thoracic Oncology at the Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai in New York…
Meet Dr. Jonathan Spicer. Thoracic surgeon focused on minimally invasive approaches to lung cancer.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Jonathan Spicer. His clinical interests focus on minimally invasive approaches to lung cancer as well as complex resections for advanced thoracic malignancies…
Meet Dr. Drew Moghanaki. Thoracic Radiation Oncologist and passionate advocate for lung cancer screening.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Drew Moghanaki, Professor and Chief of Thoracic Oncology at the UCLA Department of Radiation Oncology…
Meet Dr. Leora Horn. The journey from academic lung cancer research to pharmaceutical company leader.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Leora Horn. She leads AstraZeneca’s global research and development in lung cancer. In her role, she partners with lung cancer teams from across AstraZeneca Oncology to rapidly progress their research and deliver on their commitment to cure more patients with the disease…