Patrick Hwu: Miles for Moffitt event
Patrick Hwu, President and CEO of Moffitt Cancer Center, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“What are you doing this Saturday?
We hope to see you in Downtown Tampa for our 2024 Miles for Moffitt event, which supports Cancer Research for Moffitt Cancer Center.
From the 5K to the kids’ dash, there’s something for everyone in the family. Watch my video with special events supervisor Grace Olsen to learn more.”
Proceed to the video attached to the post.
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.
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