Patrick Hwu: Follow Dr. Roberto Diaz for Breast Cancer Research
Patrick Hwu, President and CEO of Moffitt Cancer Center, posted the following on X:
“Follow Dr. Roberto Diaz, a radiation oncologist and senior member in the breast program at Moffitt Cancer Center. His research focuses on translational and clinical breast cancer, particularly bioinformatics and genomics-based analysis of gene expression and recurrence in breast cancers. Go give him a follow.”
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.
Dr. Roberto Diaz is a radiation oncologist who serves as the Senior Medical Director of Network sites for the Department of Radiation Oncology and as Physician Advisor for International Initiatives at Moffitt Cancer Centre. His research focuses on translational and clinical breast cancer, particularly bioinformatics and genomics-based analysis of gene expression and recurrence in breast cancers. He earned his MS, PhD, and MD degrees from New York University School of Medicine, specializing in molecular oncology as part of the medical scientist training program.
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