Sumanta Pal, Professor and Vice Chair of Academic Affairs at City of Hope, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“In the latest episode of ‘On the Edge of Breakthrough,’ I had the pleasure of sitting down with my mentee and colleague, Wesley Yip.
Wes is an Assistant Professor in our Department of Surgery here at City of Hope, and watching his trajectory as a surgeon-scientist has been incredibly rewarding. In this conversation, we dive into the ‘why’ behind his research and what it takes for junior faculty to thrive in a high-stakes environment.
A few highlights from our discussion:
- Mentorship and Growth: Wes shares his perspective on joining City of Hope and how being intentional with a ’10-year plan’ can keep you grounded while reaching for ambitious goals.
- The Microbiome Frontier: We discuss his fascinating work on the intratumoral microbiome in kidney cancer—specifically how the gut microbiome might hold the key to reducing recurrence.
- Precision Oncology: The shift from treating statistics to treating the unique biology of the individual patient.
Wes is a brilliant example of the next generation of oncology leaders who are not just operating in the OR, but actively moving the needle in the lab. I hope you find our conversation as insightful as I did.”
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