The Research Evangelist
By Dave Bjork
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The Greek meaning of evangelist is "bringing the good news" In this podcast, patient advocate and lung cancer survivor Dave Bjork brings the good news by serving up stories about the good people in life sciences who are doing amazing work in lung cancer research and care. He calls them “brilliant but not famous." But they are all well known and respected in their field among their peers. From academic researchers to lung cancer clinicians, hear about their work but also their personal stories and passions. Life science is full of really good people who care. Hear their stories.
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Meet Dr. Martin F. Dietrich, medical oncologist at Cancer Care Centers of Brevard. Dr. Dietrich believes in a comprehensive approach to his patients’ medical care.
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Meet Stacey Bledsoe, helping to influence and ensure that all patients have access to clinical research and life changing medications that will ultimately improve their lives.
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Meet Dr. Ronny Bell, the Fred Eshelman Professor and Chair of the Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy at the Eshelman School of Pharmacy at UNC Chapel Hill
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Meet Brenda Lormil-Raymond—a compassionate, multi-faceted leader committed to elevating healthcare education for Haitian-American communities in Massachusetts
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Meet Dr. Upal Basu Roy, Executive Director of LUNGevity Research and a passionate patient-focused project manager
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Meet Dr. Robert Van Haren, a thoracic surgeon who's clinical and research efforts focus on improved outcomes after surgery for lung and esophageal diseases.
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Meet Tyrone Brewer, a pharmaceutical executive and DEI advocate who is focused on helping patients redefine life with cancer.
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Meet Angie Caton, compassionate registered nurse helping cancer patients navigate at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Meet Dr. Nasser Hanna, compassionate thoracic oncologist and researcher inspired by his patients at Indiana University. He also leads an initiative at IU called End Lung Cancer Now.
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Meet Dr. Dara Aisner, Molecular Pathologist at the University of Colorado, talking about the art of pathology, and how local labs collaborate with oncologists to personalize treatment for patients.
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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Meet Dr. Amy Cummings, thoracic oncologist, research scientist and Director for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center at UCLA.
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Meet Dr. Misty Shields. Losing her strong Marine father to small cell lung cancer when she was 15, deeply impacted her life. Hope has brought her life clarity to serve as a thoracic oncologist.
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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Meet Dr. Tanyanika Phillips. Dedicated medical oncologist who brings her prodigious gifts of empathy and compassion to caring for her elderly, underserved and rural patients.
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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Meet Mellisa Wheeler. Award winning community outreach leader. Dedicated to helping eradicate the burden of cancer in underserved communities.
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May 19, 2023 |
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Meet Chyke Doubeni, MD, MPH, Chief Health Equity Officer at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Leading Ohio State's efforts to address underlying drivers of disparities in health care.
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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Meet Mahesh Karande, President and CEO of Omega Therapeutics. Explaining epigenetics and his vision of directing the human genome to treat and cure serious diseases, including lung cancer.
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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Meet Dr. Sumita Bhatta. Medical oncologist and Vice President, Global Medical Affairs Head of Oncology at Amgen. Commitment to patients is at the center of her work.
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Meet Dr. Robert Merritt, Director of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at The Ohio State University, committed to reducing healthcare disparities.
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Meet Dr. Sanjay Popat, Consultant Medical Oncologist at The Royal Marsden. He's an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of lung cancer.
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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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.
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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Meet Dr. Ross Camidge, Director of Thoracic Oncology at the University of Colorado, and renowned lung cancer clinician and researcher.
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Meet Josh Bergren, an accomplished pharmaceutical executive truly committed to patients getting optimal outcomes. His passion is contagious.
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Jan 06, 2023 |
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Meet Dr. Ella Kazerooni, accomplished heart and lung radiologist at the University of Michigan. Passionate about the diagnostic component of healthcare.
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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Meet Dr. Jasleen Pannu. Interventional Pulmonologist at Ohio State University. She is a self-described early lung cancer detection & prevention enthusiast.
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Dec 07, 2022 |
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Meet Renee Iacona. Accomplished pharmaceutical executive, Vice President of Oncology Biometrics, Oncology Research and Development (R&D) at AstraZeneca.
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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Catching up with Dr. Narjust Florez (Duma). Dr. Florez continues to be passionate about treating women with lung cancer and committed to addressing cancer disparities and health equity.
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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Meet Rita Ribeiro, a Latina pharmaceutical leader who is passionate about reaching patients through culturally inclusive messaging and relevant channels.
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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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.
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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Meet Dr. Chi-Fu Jeffrey Yang. Accomplished thoracic surgeon, researcher and advocate for lung cancer screening.
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Aug 05, 2022 |
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Meet Lori Hall. Self-described patient whisperer, social intrapreneur and quiet revolutionary. She is passionate about health literacy.
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Jul 28, 2022 |
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Meet Magnolia Contreras, MSW, MBA. Dedicated community outreach professional and leader in Dana-Farber’s efforts to address cancer care disparities in underserved communities.
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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Meet Dr. Danny Nguyen, medical oncologist aiming to reduce disparities in cancer care by improving access to innovative therapies.
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Jun 16, 2022 |
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The Research Evangelist Podcast - Special Edition: Gratitude
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Jun 01, 2022 |
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Meet Dr. Coral Olazagasti. Proud Puerto Rican, rising star in thoracic oncology, passionate about reducing health disparities.
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May 19, 2022 |
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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.
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May 03, 2022 |
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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.
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Apr 20, 2022 |
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Meet Dr. Anne-Marie Baird. Passionate lung cancer researcher and advocate at Trinity College in Dublin. She's also President of Lung Cancer Europe.
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Apr 08, 2022 |
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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.
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Mar 31, 2022 |
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Meet Dr. Marc Matrana. Director of the Ochsner Precision Cancer Therapies Program, the only dedicated Phase I cancer research program between Houston and Birmingham.
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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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.
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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Meet Dr. Richard O'Hara. Accomplished biopharmaceutical Medical Director with a strong academic research background. To him every patient matters.
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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Meet Dr. Misako Nagasaka. Accomplished thoracic oncologist with unique experience and training in Japan and the United States. She's making a difference in the lives of her patients
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Feb 03, 2022 |
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Meet Dr. Michael Gieske. Compassionate primary care physician, champion for early lung cancer screening, and dedicated supporter of The White Ribbon Project for lung cancer awareness.
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Jan 26, 2022 |
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Meet Dr. Jeffrey Velotta. Committed thoracic surgeon helping bring world-class lung cancer specialty care to the community setting at Kaiser Permanente in California.
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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Meet Kendalle Burlin O'Connell. The first woman leader at the largest life sciences trade association in the world. Passionate about patients getting treatments they deserve.
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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Meet Dr. Eric Grogan, brilliant thoracic surgeon and clinical scientist. He's an innovator in minimally invasive lung cancer surgery techniques and the early detection of lung cancer.
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Dec 23, 2021 |
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Meet Hong Tang. Accomplished pharmaceutical industry executive. Passionate about diversity in clinical trials. Her calling is giving back, and it's personal for her.
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Dec 15, 2021 |
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Meet Dr. Chad Pecot. Cancer survivor and self-described lung cancer slayer. His research matters.
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Dec 09, 2021 |
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Meet Dr. Ana Velázquez Mañana, medical oncology fellow at UCSF. She is a proud native Puerto Rican and a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion.
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Dec 02, 2021 |
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Meet Rodney Gillespie, accomplished pharmaceutical industry executive. He is passionate about giving back to disadvantaged communities and kids.
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Meet Laurie Myers, Director of Global Health Literacy and Oncology Health Equity at Merck. She is a champion of diversity and active allyship.
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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Meet Eugene Manley, Jr., PhD. Director of Scientific Programs at Lung Cancer Research Foundation. Passionate about science, mentoring, and STEM diversity.
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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Meet Dr. David Spigel. Dedicated thoracic medical oncologist and Chief Scientific Officer at Sarah Cannon Research Institute. He's committed to bringing the latest innovative treatments to patients.
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Meet Dr. Lecia Sequist. Compassionate thoracic oncologist and well-respected leader in early cancer detection. She's also helping firefighters get screened for lung cancer.
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Oct 13, 2021 |
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Meet Dr. Nathan Pennell. Director of Thoracic Oncology at Cleveland Clinic. Compassionate oncologist, proud dad and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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Meet Lisa Cruz. Pharma leader committed to improving health equity in lung cancer.
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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Meet Melinda Aldrich, PhD. Genetic epidemiologist. Investigating mechanisms driving lung cancer racial disparities.
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Aug 12, 2021 |
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Meet Jasmine Greenamyer. Passionate advocate for supporting the health and wellness of caregivers.
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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Meet Dr. Justin Gainor. Distinguished thoracic oncologist and leader in early drug development for lung cancer.
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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Meet Dr. Christopher Lathan. Compassionate thoracic oncologist and champion for equity for all patients and communities.
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Jul 14, 2021 |
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Meet Dr. Inga Lennes. Dedicated medical oncologist, lung screening advocate and researcher. She brings honesty and compassion to her patients.
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Jul 07, 2021 |
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Meet Dr. Isabel Preeshagul. Compassionate and accomplished Thoracic Oncologist with a strong commitment to treating the whole patient.
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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Meet Dr. David Tom Cooke. Brilliant thoracic surgeon, mentor and advocate for empowering lung cancer patients.
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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Meet Cathy Traz and Dave Craig. Connecting patient advocacy organizations in an innovative virtual approach
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Jun 11, 2021 |
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Meet Dr. Christian Rolfo. Thoracic Medical Oncologist. Hear about his amazing journey from Argentina to Mount Sinai in New York City.
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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Meet Alice Berger, PhD. Enabling precision medicine by uncovering the molecular alterations in cancer.
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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Meet Portia Thomas. Meharry Medical College MD/PhD candidate, lung cancer researcher, aspiring pediatric oncologist.
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May 26, 2021 |
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Meet Dr. Jun Zhang. Physician-scientist studying the role of the microbiome in the immune system and lung cancer treatment.
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May 18, 2021 |
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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.
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May 18, 2021 |
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Meet Dr. Jonathan Spicer. Thoracic surgeon focused on minimally invasive approaches to lung cancer.
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Apr 28, 2021 |
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Meet Dr. Drew Moghanaki. Thoracic Radiation Oncologist and passionate advocate for lung cancer screening.
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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Meet Dr. Leora Horn. The journey from academic lung cancer research to pharmaceutical company leader.
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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Meet Aileen Fernandez, PhD. Cancer researcher, passionate about promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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Meet Dr. Lee Schwartzberg. Bringing precision oncology to community practice.
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Mar 31, 2021 |
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Meet Dr. Michael Caligiuri. He is a world-renowned physician and scientist dedicated to cancer patients, and the visionary leader at City of Hope National Medical Center.
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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Meet Dean Wetherbee. He shares insights about the creative communications side of launching and growing biotech companies.
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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Meet Dr. Estela Rodriguez. Thoracic oncologist passionate about empowering women to take charge of their own healthcare.
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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Meet Heidi and Pierre Onda. Educating the public that anyone with lungs can get lung cancer.
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Mar 03, 2021 |
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Meet Missi Bjork. Nurse and Caregiver.
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Feb 23, 2021 |
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Meet Dr. Charu Aggarwal. Talking about precision medicine in lung cancer.
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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Meet Priti Hegde, Ph.D., talking about the value of genomic profiling in lung cancer patients.
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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Meet Dr. Henning Willers. Advancing precision radiation medicine in the clinic and the lab.
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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Meet Patrick Lilley. Biotech CEO. Using mathematics to accelerate prediction in Precision Medicine
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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Meet Dr. Narjust Duma. Medical oncologist treating women with lung cancer, social justice scientist, and co-founder of Latinas in Medicine.
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Jan 19, 2021 |
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Meet Sarah Goldberg, MD, MPH. Combining clinical and translational lung cancer research with compassionate patient care
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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Meet Kimberly Richardson, ovarian cancer patient advocate, and Tova Bergsten, MD/PhD Candidate. Connecting cancer patients to researchers.
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Jan 05, 2021 |
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Meet Pamela Gardner. Life science CEO, champion for empowering women in science, and self-described Bad-Ass Butterfly
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Dec 29, 2020 |
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Meet Adam Marcus, PhD, cancer researcher focused on the molecular mechanisms that guide lung and breast cancer metastasis
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Dec 22, 2020 |
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Meet Rebecca Heist, MD, MPH. Medical Oncologist, cancer researcher and clinical trial leader.
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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Meet Johnathan Whetstine, PhD, Self-described Passionate Cancer Researcher and Science Advocate
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Dec 09, 2020 |
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Meet Francesco Salituro, PhD. Passionate about science, committed to paying it forward
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Dec 01, 2020 |
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Meet Dr. Brendon Stiles. Thoracic Surgeon, Researcher and Advocate
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Nov 19, 2020 |
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Welcome to the Research Evangelist Podcast
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Nov 11, 2020 |