Meet Dr. Tanyanika Phillips. Dedicated medical oncologist who brings her prodigious gifts of empathy and compassion to caring for her elderly, underserved and rural patients.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Tanyanika Phillips. Dr. Phillips is a medical oncologist and Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research at City of Hope in Antelope Valley and Lancaster California. Originally headed toward a career in research and public health policy, Dr. Phillips pivoted to focus on patient care, where her prodigious gifts of empathy and compassion came to the surface…
Meet Mellisa Wheeler. Award winning community outreach leader. Dedicated to helping eradicate the burden of cancer in underserved communities.
Mellisa Wheeler has over 20 years of experience in health care with a specialized focus in oncology. She has designed and launched several community outreach initiatives, including authoring a grant proposal that resulted in $1.6 million funding for the nation’s first mobile lung cancer screening bus as part of the Lung B.A.S.E.S. 4 Life program…
Meet Mohit Manrao, Senior Vice President and Head of the US Oncology Business Unit at AstraZeneca. His goal is to positively impact people's lives and improve quality of care for all patients.
On today's episode, meet Mohit Manrao. Mohit is Senior Vice President and Head of the US Oncology Business Unit at AstraZeneca. The opportunity to be a part of AstraZeneca’s mission to push boundaries of science to help every patient, despite socioeconomic determinants, is what brings value and joy to Mohit every day…
Meet Chyke Doubeni, MD, MPH, Chief Health Equity Officer at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Leading Ohio State's efforts to address underlying drivers of disparities in health care.
On today's episode, meet Chyke Doubeni, MD, MPH. He is tasked with leading Ohio State’s continued efforts to address the underlying drivers of disparities in health care that adversely impact marginalized groups and foster more equitable care and health outcomes…
Meet Mahesh Karande, President and CEO of Omega Therapeutics. Explaining epigenetics and his vision of directing the human genome to treat and cure serious diseases, including lung cancer.
On today's episode, meet Mahesh Karande. Mahesh is President and CEO of Omega Therapeutics, a clinical stage biotechnology company in Cambridge, MA…
Meet Dr. Sumita Bhatta. Medical oncologist and Vice President, Global Medical Affairs Head of Oncology at Amgen. Commitment to patients is at the center of her work.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Sumita Bhatta. Sumita Bhatta, M.D., is a board-certified oncologist and the Vice President, Global Medical Affairs Head of Oncology at Amgen. She has over 9 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry and has held multiple roles in research and development…
Meet Dr. Robert Merritt, Director of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at The Ohio State University, committed to reducing healthcare disparities.
Meet Dr. Robert Merritt. Dr. Merritt is a general thoracic surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive surgery in the treatment of lung and esophageal cancers. He’s also a champion for improving navigation and screening for lung cancer patients…
Meet Dr. Sanjay Popat, Consultant Medical Oncologist at The Royal Marsden. He's an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of lung cancer.
Meet Dr. Sanjay Popat, Consultant Medical Oncologist at The Royal Marsden. He's an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of lung cancer, a strong advocate for patient education and support, and passionate about precision medicine…
Meet Dr. Sami Diab, a compassionate and informed general medical oncologist. He's also passionate about equal access to health care, including rural and diverse populations.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Sami Diab. Dr. Ross Camidge calls him "arguably one of the most informed general oncologists I know.”…
Meet Dr. Ross Camidge, Director of Thoracic Oncology at the University of Colorado, and renowned lung cancer clinician and researcher.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Ross Camidge. Beyond the medicine, Dr. Camidge and all members of his team also believe they should look after every patient, and their friends and family, as they would want their own friends and family to be looked after...
Meet Josh Bergren, an accomplished pharmaceutical executive truly committed to patients getting optimal outcomes. His passion is contagious.
On today's episode, meet Josh Bergren. He is one of the good guys in pharma whose approach to his work is aligned with his core values…
Meet Dr. Ella Kazerooni, accomplished heart and lung radiologist at the University of Michigan. Passionate about the diagnostic component of healthcare.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Ella Kazerooni. She is Professor of Radiology and Internal Medicine, and serves as the Associate Chief Clinical Officer for the Diagnostic and Clinical Information Oversight Team within the University of Michigan Medical Group (UMMG)…
Meet Dr. Jasleen Pannu. Interventional Pulmonologist at Ohio State University. She is a self-described early lung cancer detection & prevention enthusiast.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Jasleen Pannu. She is Director of Interventional Pulmonology Translational Research at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center…
Meet Renee Iacona. Accomplished pharmaceutical executive, Vice President of Oncology Biometrics, Oncology Research and Development (R&D) at AstraZeneca.
On today's episode, meet Renee Iacona. Renee is Vice President, Oncology Biometrics, Oncology R&D at AstraZeneca. In her current role, Renee oversees biometrics for the entire Oncology portfolio…
Catching up with Dr. Narjust Florez (formerly Duma). Dr. Florez continues to be passionate about treating women with lung cancer and committed to addressing cancer disparities and health equity.
On today's episode, we catch up with thoracic oncologist Dr. Narjust Florez. Since the last time we spoke to her she has moved to Boston to assume the role of Associate Director, Cancer Care Equity Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute…
Meet Rita Ribeiro, a Latina pharmaceutical leader who is passionate about reaching patients through culturally inclusive messaging and relevant channels.
On today's episode, meet Rita Ribeiro. Rita is a bi-lingual leader with broad multi-cultural and health equity experience. Her non-profit work is focused on community health, economic development, and gender parity…
Meet John Connolly, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy. Leading a new level of scientific collaboration that can change the lives of patients.
On today's episode, meet John Connolly, PhD. John is the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy (PICI), where he designs and executes PICI’s overall research strategy in close collaboration with the institute’s leadership team, center directors and scientific steering committee…
Meet Dr. Chi-Fu Jeffrey Yang. Accomplished thoracic surgeon, researcher and advocate for lung cancer screening.
On today's episode, meet Dr. Chi-Fu Jeffrey Yang. Dr. Yang is a thoracic surgeon and researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital. He started the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative which has worked with communities across 50 states to highlight the importance of lung cancer screening…
Meet Lori Hall. Self-described patient whisperer, social intrapreneur and quiet revolutionary. She is passionate about health literacy.
On today's episode, meet Lori Hall. Lori is Senior Director of Global Health Literacy at Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, though she would describe herself as a patient whisperer, social intrapreneur and quiet revolutionary…
Meet Magnolia Contreras, MSW, MBA. Dedicated community outreach professional and leader in Dana-Farber’s efforts to address cancer care disparities in underserved communities.
On today's episode, meet Magnolia Contreras, MSW, MBA. Magnolia is Vice President of Community Health at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. In her work, she partners with local community organizations to increase access to services and create the conditions that promote health for everyone…