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Patrick Hwu: Kicking off the 2024 Scientific Symposium Moffitt Cancer Center with the reception
May 8, 2024, 23:58

Patrick Hwu: Kicking off the 2024 Scientific Symposium Moffitt Cancer Center with the reception

Patrick Hwu shared a post on X:

“Kicking off the 2024 Scientific Symposium Moffitt Cancer Center with the reception tonight. Looking forward to engaging presentations and poster discussions showcasing Moffitt science tomorrow!

Checkout https://moffitt.org/research-science/events/moffitt-scientific-symposium/ and join us at the University of South Florida Marshall Student Center tomorrow!”

Patrick Hwu

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.