Patrick Hwu: The impactful work Moffitt Cancer Center’s team does every day

Patrick Hwu shared a post on X:

“As a leader, I witness the impactful work our team does every day Moffitt Cancer Center. Our patients see it, too – and that’s what really matters. At our recent All Team meetings, we shared this video highlighting the big and small ways team members impact lives every day through their work.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!”

Source: Patrick Hwu/X

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 notably 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.

Before joining, Dr. Hwu held numerous leadership roles at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for over 17 years. Notably, he served as the inaugural Chairman of the Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology in 2003, as well as the Associate Director of the Center for Cancer Immunology Research. Additionally, he chaired the Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology, demonstrating his commitment to advancing cancer treatment and research.