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Patrick Hwu: Congrats to our new Chief Financial Officer, Joanna Weiss

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May 22, 2024, 08:23

Patrick Hwu: Congrats to our new Chief Financial Officer, Joanna Weiss

Patrick Hwu shared a post by Moffitt Cancer Center on X/Twitter:

“Congrats to our new Chief Financial Officer, Joanna Weiss, who has been with us since 2006. We are so grateful to have you Moffitt Cancer Center and to have you assume this new role!”

Quoting Moffitt Cancer Center’s post:

“Please join us in congratulating Joanna Weiss, our new chief financial officer.

Since joining Moffitt in 2006, she’s helped ensure our financial strength so we can continue driving the future of cancer care!

Learn more about Weiss.”

Source: Patrick Hwu/X and Moffitt Cancer Center/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.