Patrick Hwu shared on X: .

“Sending a heartfelt thanks to our amazing nurses at Moffitt Cancer Center! Last night I had the privilege of joining Chief Nursing Officer Kelley Gonzalvo on night rounds to personally thank them for their hard work during Nurses Week. Your dedication to our patients and mission is inspiring.”

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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.