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Patrick Hwu: The annual Miles for Moffitt event
Dec 4, 2024, 18:56

Patrick Hwu: The annual Miles for Moffitt event

Patrick Hwu, President and CEO of Moffitt Cancer Center, shared a post on X:

“Moffitt’s annual Miles for Moffitt event brought together patients and their families, team members and the Tampa Bay community to celebrate and honor those impacted by cancer, while providing hope through the support of Cancer Research.”

Patrick Hwu: The annual Miles for Moffitt event

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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.

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.