Sendurai Mani shared on LinkedIn:

“Pushing Boundaries with Dedication and Determination for Love and Passion

I’m honored to share the inspiring story of my good friend, Mr. John Tarantino, and his late wife, Ms. Pat Tarantino. Pat faced pancreatic cancer with incredible bravery. Before she passed, she made a heartfelt request to John: continue the fight against pancreatic cancer not just for her but for everyone it touches.

In her memory, John established the John and Pat Tarantino Charitable Foundation. His efforts to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer and the critical importance of early diagnosis are truly remarkable. To mark the second anniversary of Pat’s passing on April 16, 2022, John completed an astounding 31,622 push-ups in 30 days. John’s unconditional love for Pat and his unwavering commitment to fulfilling her wish is profoundly commendable.

As part of this ongoing battle against pancreatic cancer, my research team at Legorreta Cancer Center at Brown University and many others around the globe are working hard to fight against pancreatic cancer with the hope of making Pat’s wish come true.”

Source: Sendurai Mani/LinkedIn

Dr. Sendurai A. Mani is a distinguished Indian-American oncologist and molecular biologist. Currently holding the Dean’s Chair for Translational Oncology at Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School, Dr. Mani also serves as the Associate Director for Translational Oncology at the Legorreta Cancer Center at Alpert Medical School.

Prior to his current roles, he held positions as Co-Director of the Metastasis Research Center and the Center for Stem Cell & Developmental Biology, as well as Professor of Translational Molecular Pathology at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Dr. Mani’s research focuses on finding the mechanisms driving cancer metastasis and therapy resistance, particularly in breast cancer. He is renowned for his discovery of cancer stem cells and their pivotal role in tumor progression and treatment resistance.

Dr. Mani is committed to mentoring the next generation of cancer researchers, and guiding graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty members in their scientific pursuits.

He has been honored with numerous awards, including the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Scholar Award and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Scholar-in-Training Award. Through his dedication, Dr. Sendurai Mani continues to lead the way in advancing our understanding of cancer biology and improving treatment strategies.
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