Meet Dr. Danny Nguyen, medical oncologist aiming to reduce disparities in cancer care by improving access to innovative therapies.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Nguyen. Dr. Nguyen is a Medical Oncologist and Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research at City of Hope in California. He is passionate about treating patients in the community setting close to where they live…
The Research Evangelist Podcast - Special Edition - Episode 65
"I want to thank the 65 amazing humans who I've had the honor of having on my show so far. I am humbled by the work that you do every day to support patients in research and care, and just so grateful that you took the time to share your stories with me and my listeners. And I'm proud to call you friends!"
- Dave Bjork
Meet Dr. Coral Olazagasti. Proud Puerto Rican, rising star in thoracic oncology, passionate about reducing health disparities.
On today’s episode meet Dr. Coral Olazagasti. Dr. Olazagasti is a medical oncologist and Assistant Professor at the Sylvester Cancer Center at the University of Miami. She specializes in thoracic oncology, as well as head and neck oncology. She is passionate about reducing health disparities and is a proud member of the Duma Lab. She also loves to go horseback riding with her dad in Puerto Rico…
Meet Dr. Douglas Mathisen, distinguished thoracic surgeon, and longtime mentor and sponsor at Massachusetts General Hospital. He trained many of today's young surgeons and continues to pay it forward.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Douglas Mathisen. Dr. Mathisen is a thoracic surgeon and visiting surgeon at Mass General, and distinguished Hermies Grillo professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School. He was also my surgeon…
Meet Dr. David Carbone, renowned medical oncologist and lung cancer researcher at Ohio State University. He's also a strong lung cancer advocate and supporter of The White Ribbon Project.
On today's episode, meet medical oncologist David Carbone, MD, PhD. Among his many other talents, he is a woodworker who has made and distributed many white ribbons to patients and others at his cancer center on behalf of the White Ribbon Project…
Meet Dr. Anne-Marie Baird. Passionate lung cancer researcher and advocate at Trinity College in Dublin. She's also President of Lung Cancer Europe.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Anne-Marie Baird. Dr. Baird is a lung cancer researcher at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. Her research interests are in inflammation, the metastatic cascade, drug resistance and disease biomarkers. She is active in lung cancer advocacy, and an avid supporter of The White Ribbon Project..
Meet Dr. Leah Backhus. Talented thoracic surgeon and lung cancer researcher at Stanford and the VA Palo Alto. Also committed to increasing lung cancer screening.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Leah Backhus. She practices at Stanford Hospital and is Chief of Thoracic Surgery at the VA Palo Alto. Her current research interests are in imaging surveillance following treatment for lung cancer and cancer survivorship…
Meet Dr. Marc Matrana. Director of the Ochsner Precision Cancer Therapies Program, the only dedicated Phase I cancer research program between Houston and Birmingham.
On today's program, meet Dr. Marc Matrana, Director of the Precision Cancer Therapies (Phase I) Research Program, Endowed Professor of Experimental Therapeutics & Associate Director of Clinical Cancer Research, at the Ochsner Cancer Institute. Marc believes every cancer patient should be screened…
Meet Selin Kurnaz, PhD, co-founder/CEO of Massive Bio. She is on a mission to make sure that every cancer patient gets access to clinical trials.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Selin Kurnaz, Co-founder and CEO of Massive Bio. She believes all people should have equal access to leading edge therapies and new-emerging clinical trials, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay…
Meet Dr. Leigh Boehmer. A Medical Director trained in large academic centers who is bringing his expertise back to the community he comes from to improve cancer care and access in rural America.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Leigh Boehmer, PharmD, BCOP. Leigh is the Medical Director for the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC). He's committed to improving cancer care and outcomes in the community setting…
Meet Dr. Richard O'Hara. Accomplished biopharmaceutical Medical Director with a strong academic research background.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Richard O’Hara. Richard is Medical Director for Oncology, U.S. Medical Affairs at EMD Serono. He believes the voice of every patient matters…
Meet Dr. Misako Nagasaka. Accomplished thoracic oncologist with unique experience and training in Japan and the United States. She's making a difference in the lives of her patients.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Misako Nagasaka. Dr. Nagasaka is a board-certified thoracic oncologist at the University of California - Irvine who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of lung and thyroid cancer. Her clinical interests also include early-phase clinical trials, medical ethics and survivorship care for patients…
Meet Dr. Michael Gieske. Compassionate primary care physician, champion for early lung cancer screening, and dedicated supporter of The White Ribbon Project for lung cancer awareness.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Michael Gieske. An avid hiker, he took a white ribbon on a 9,000-foot elevation climb to Mt. Everest Base Camp…
Meet Dr. Jeffrey Velotta. Committed thoracic surgeon helping bring world-class lung cancer specialty care to the community setting at Kaiser Permanente in California.
On today's episode meet Dr. Jeff Velotta. Dr. Velotta is a thoracic surgeon at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center…
Meet Kendalle Burlin O'Connell. The first woman leader at the largest life sciences trade association in the world. Passionate about patients getting treatments they deserve.
On today's episode, meet Kendalle Burlin O'Connell, President and Chief Operating Officer at Massachusetts Biotech Council (MassBio). Hear about her rise to become the first woman to lead the largest life sciences trade association in the world…
Meet Dr. Eric Grogan, brilliant thoracic surgeon and clinical scientist. He's an innovator in minimally invasive lung cancer surgery techniques and the early detection of lung cancer.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Eric Grogan, thoracic surgeon and early detection researcher. He’s part of an innovative team developing and validating biomarkers to improve the ability to diagnose lung cancer early, accurately, and in a less invasive way…
Meet Hong Tang. Accomplished pharmaceutical industry executive. Passionate about diversity in clinical trials. Her calling is giving back, and it's personal for her.
On today's episode, meet Hong Tang. Hong is Co- Lead of the PAN Asian Network Health Equity Initiative Team, and Executive Product Specialist in Immuno-Oncology at Bristol Myers Squibb. Hear her amazing story of her family leaving Vietnam just before the fall of Saigon and why her work in diversity and inclusion in oncology is personal…
Meet Dr. Chad Pecot. Cancer survivor and self-described lung cancer slayer. His research matters.
On today's episode meet Dr. Chad Pecot. Dr. Pecot is a Thoracic Medical Oncologist and Associate Professor at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, where he specializes in solid tumor malignancies. He is a self-described lung cancer slayer…
Meet Dr. Ana Velázquez Mañana, medical oncology fellow at UCSF. She is a proud native Puerto Rican and a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Ana Velázquez Mañana. Dr. Velázquez is a medical oncology fellow at UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. She has a long-standing commitment to serving vulnerable, underserved, and minority populations…
Meet Rodney Gillespie, accomplished pharmaceutical industry executive. He is passionate about giving back to disadvantaged communities and kids.
On today's episode, meet Rodney Gillespie. Rodney is a Global executive with broad leadership experience. He is currently the Vice President, Oncology Sales & Marketing, Solid Tumor at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. He has a passion for participating in activities and organizations that allow him to give back to disadvantaged communities and kids…