Susan G. Komen appointed nine medical and research experts to serve as advisors to the organization.
Hope S. Rugo has joined City of Hope to lead its Women’s Cancers Program throughout the organization and breast medical oncology division section.
Susan G. Komen appoints nine experts to research advisory roles
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