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Patrick Hwu: Excited to perform again with Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s band

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May 16, 2024, 09:30

Patrick Hwu: Excited to perform again with Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s band

Patrick Hwu shared a post by Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer, on X:

“Excited to perform again with Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer‘s band, The Check Points at the upcoming ASCO annual meeting in Chicago! ”

Quoting Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer‘s post:

“Don’t miss The CheckPoints: Rockin’ for a Cure fundraiser, June 2 at Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago. Help support the next generation of cancer immunotherapy experts through SITC’s Forward Fund. VIP tickets are available!”

Patrick Hwu

Source: Patrick Hwu/X and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer/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.