Meet Dr. Robert Merritt, Director of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at The Ohio State University, committed to reducing healthcare disparities.
Meet Dr. Robert Merritt. Dr. Merritt is a general thoracic surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive surgery in the treatment of lung and esophageal cancers. He’s also a champion for improving navigation and screening for lung cancer patients…
Meet Dr. Sanjay Popat, Consultant Medical Oncologist at The Royal Marsden. He's an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of lung cancer.
Meet Dr. Sanjay Popat, Consultant Medical Oncologist at The Royal Marsden. He's an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of lung cancer, a strong advocate for patient education and support, and passionate about precision medicine…
Meet Dr. Sami Diab, a compassionate and informed general medical oncologist. He's also passionate about equal access to health care, including rural and diverse populations.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Sami Diab. Dr. Ross Camidge calls him "arguably one of the most informed general oncologists I know.”…
Meet Dr. Ross Camidge, Director of Thoracic Oncology at the University of Colorado, and renowned lung cancer clinician and researcher.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Ross Camidge. Beyond the medicine, Dr. Camidge and all members of his team also believe they should look after every patient, and their friends and family, as they would want their own friends and family to be looked after...
Meet Josh Bergren, an accomplished pharmaceutical executive truly committed to patients getting optimal outcomes. His passion is contagious.
On today's episode, meet Josh Bergren. He is one of the good guys in pharma whose approach to his work is aligned with his core values…
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..