Oncoinfluencers to Follow on Social Media: Dr. Emily Drake

We are excited to introduce Dr.  Emily K. Drake, a prominent cancer researcher and advocate for adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients, as our next oncoinfluencer.

Emily Drake is active on X/Twitter and LinkedIn, where she shares valuable insights on cancer research, advocacy, and the unique challenges faced by young cancer patients. As a co-founder of the Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Societal Movement (#AYACSM), Emily has been a driving force in reshaping the dialogue around AYA cancer care since 2013. She currently lives in Halifax, where she runs her own consulting business (EmilyDrake.ca) and is pursuing her PhD in Health at Dalhousie University.

Follow Emily Drake on X/Twitter and LinkedIn to stay informed about her latest work in AYA cancer advocacy and research.

About Emily Drake

Emily is a Killam Laureate, a Healthy Populations Institute scholar, and a trainee with the Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute’s Cancer Research Training Program. Previously, she served as the Director of the young adult cancer support program with Hope & Cope at the Jewish General Hospital/McGill University, providing both in-person and digital support services to young patients navigating cancer.

While you await more profiles of influential voices in the oncology community, be sure to check out our previous Oncoinfluencers on our website!