Kimryn Rathmell: It was an absolute honor to speak at the Black in Cancer Conference

Kimryn Rathmell shared a post by Black in Cancer, on X:

“It was an absolute honor to speak at the Black in Cancer Conference, hosted by Frederick National Laboratory with BlackinCancer, American Cancer Society, and Cancer Research UK. An amazing array of cancer champions—from students and trainees to luminaries in the field—joined this wonderful event.”

Quoting Black in Cancer‘s post:

“A beautiful welcome address from Dr. Kimryn Rathmell I credit a lot of my success to finding female mentorship… it’s vital that each one of us find our community… uniqueness is incredibly valuable. – Dr. Kimryn Rathmell.”

Proceed to the video attached to the post.
Source: Kimryn Rathmell/X and BlackinCancer/X

Dr. Kimryn Rathmell is a distinguished leader and researcher in the field of kidney cancer. Specializing in the research and treatment of complex and hereditary kidney cancers. 

She has held leadership positions with organizations such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society for Clinical Investigation, she has been elected to esteemed academies including the Association of American Physicians, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the National Academy of Medicine.

Currently serving as the director of the National Cancer Institute, Dr. Rathmell continues to lead research initiatives and advance the understanding and treatment of kidney cancer, ultimately improving the lives of patients worldwide.