Kimryn Rathmell: So-called ‘soft skills’ are so important in research and science

Kimryn Rathmell shared a post on X:

“Today I was delighted to speak at a NCI Disparities workshop for Career Development Award recipients, where early-stage investigators honed their networking skills and learned how to engage in long-term partnerships.

So-called ‘soft skills’ are so important in research and science.”

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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.