Patrick Hwu: Thank You to Our Incredible Response Teams

Patrick Hwu posted the following on LinkedIn:

“While we were fortunate to avoid major impacts from Hurricane Helene Moffitt Cancer Center, we know some of our team members have faced devastating damage to their homes. Our hearts are with them and everyone affected by the path of the storm.

Thank you to our incredible response teams who stayed on site during the storm to ensure continuous patient care.

Even in the face of adversity our team continues to come together in support of our mission!”

Source: Patrick Hwu/LinkedIn

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.