Sendurai Mani shared a post on LinkedIn:

“Experiencing the Life of a Politician: Insights from Leadership Rhode Island

Growing up, I once dreamed of becoming a politician. Recently, I had the chance to experience a slice of political life in Rhode Island as part of the Leadership Rhode Island course with my wonderful Upsilon II class. We engaged in the full legislative process: discussing, debating, and voting on a bill.

This experience was truly enlightening, and I gained a profound appreciation for the dedication of our state senators and representatives. They work tirelessly to ensure everything runs smoothly, always with the public’s best interests at heart. Thank you to all who contribute to our governance with such commitment!

Special thanks to Teresa DeFlitch, Michelle Carr, Kristin M. Zosa Puleo, Samantha Bergbauer, Chris Donovan, Renzo Arteta, Lyanh Ramirez Gentile, Jacklyn Xavier, Rose Kenyon, Richard Staples Jr., and several others who make this program an effective, practical method of learning about leadership.”

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.