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Patrick Hwu: Wonderful listening tour with the Head and Neck Endocrine oncology team
Jul 4, 2024, 13:48

Patrick Hwu: Wonderful listening tour with the Head and Neck Endocrine oncology team

Patrick Hwu shared on LinkedIn:

“Wonderful listening tour recently with Moffitt Cancer Center’s Head and Neck Endocrine oncology team.

They are one of the Southeast’s only comprehensive endocrine programs, and I’m incredibly proud of this group’s clinical practice and research!”

Patrick Hwu

Source: Patrick Hwu/LinkedIn

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.