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Patrick Hwu: Funding Critical Cancer Research through Miles for Moffitt
Nov 25, 2024, 19:37

Patrick Hwu: Funding Critical Cancer Research through Miles for Moffitt

Patrick Hwu, the President and CEO of Moffitt Cancer Center, posted on X:

Always appreciate your presence at Miles for Moffitt, Jane Castor! Thank you for your continued support of our mission.

Through this annual event we fund critical Cancer Research, leading to a better tomorrow for many in our Tampa Bay community and beyond.”

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.