Senate HELP Committee held a hearing on NCI Director Monica Bertagnolli’s nomination to lead The National Institutes of Health – American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network shared on LinkedIn:

“Today the Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing on National Cancer Institute (NCI) Director Monica Bertagnolli’s nomination to lead The National Institutes of Health. ACS CAN proudly supports Bertagnolli as the next NIH Director and urges members of the Senate HELP Committee to swiftly confirm her leadership.

Bertagnolli’s impactful career across the oncology spectrum, expertise in clinical trials, and dedication to combatting health disparities make her an exceptional choice for this role. Her leadership will immensely benefit cancer patients and their families.

“Once confirmed, Bertagnolli will further strengthen the American Cancer Society and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)’s valued partnership with NIH and build on our joint commitment to end cancer as we know it, for everyone, by bolstering cancer research to improve the lives of patients today and solidify the path for the cures of tomorrow.” -ACS and ACS CAN CEO Karen Knudsen. 

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Source: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network/LinkedIn