Fumiko Ladd Chino: Dr. Simon Powell took a leap of faith that my research in access, affordability, and equity had a place in radiation oncology and hired me. Thank you for believing in me.

Fumiko Ladd Chino, made a following post on Twitter:

“‘Radiation remains a highly effective treatment for cancer…We are the guardians of making sure it is used most wisely.’
Dr. Simon Powell took a leap of faith that my research in access, affordability, and equity had a place in radiation oncology and hired me. Thank you for believing in me.”

Source: Fumiko Ladd Chino/Twitter

Fumiko Ladd Chino is a cancer researcher and Assistant Attending in Radiation Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (USA), who specializes in gynecological and breast cancers. She was also a caregiver for her husband Andrew Mark Ladd, PhD who died from cancer in 2007. She is a recipient of numerous awards, including ASCO Excellence in Equity Award (2022), Duke Radiation Oncology Award for Outstanding Clinical Research (2019), Duke University Hospital “Good Catch” Award (2018), Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO Merit Award (2018), Duke University School of Medicine Dean’s Recognition Award (2014) and Memorial Hermann Hospital, Texas Medical Center Volunteer of the Year Award (2009).