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Dr. Patricia LoRusso says her feline mentors taught her the importance of patience

Photo taken from Tian Zhang/X

Jun 28, 2024, 15:27

Dr. Patricia LoRusso says her feline mentors taught her the importance of patience

Association of American Cancer Institutes shared a post by Tian Zhang on X, adding the following:

“Dr. Patricia LoRusso has learned many lessons throughout her career, from family, colleagues, mentors – and feral cats. She says her feline mentors taught her the importance of patience, perseverance, and trust – key skills in work and life.”

Quoting Tian Zhang’s post:

“At the Association of American Cancer Institutes clinical research meeting today & had opportunity to hear Dr. Pat Lorusso, Yale Cancer Center discuss her career & her why.
Themes that resonated:

Person behind the patient
Building big teams — cancer is the enemy
Patience, perseverance, & trust.”

Dr. Patricia LoRusso says her feline mentors taught her the importance of patience

Source: Association of American Cancer Institutes/X and Tian Zhang/X
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