Patrick Hwu: Moffitt Cancer Center is proud to be part of Tampa’s history for the last 37 years

Patrick Hwu shared on LinkedIn

“Happy 137th Birthday, City of Tampa! Moffitt Cancer Center is proud to be part of Tampa’s history for the last 37 years! ”

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Dr. Patrick Hwu, MD, currently serves as the President and CEO of Moffitt Cancer Center. With a focus on understanding the dynamics between tumors and the immune system, Dr. Hwu’s research has been pivotal in advancing gene-modified T-cell therapy.

He contributed seminal work on the development of the first chimeric antigen receptor aimed at combating cancer. His research portfolio extends to vaccines, adoptive T-cell therapies, and mechanisms of immune resistance.