Christopher Flowers was named head of the Division of Cancer Medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center after a competitive national search.
Martin Edelman was named inaugural chair of the Department of Medical Oncology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
A new center at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University will focus research efforts on eliminating cancer disparities in Georgia and nationwide.
Shasqi Inc. a clinical stage biotech company, has established a scientific advisory board with leaders in oncology (The Cancer Letter, July 28, 2023).
Irwin H. Krakoff, former director of the University of Vermont Cancer Center who has also served in key jobs at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and MD Anderson Cancer Center, turned 100 on July 20.
Tracy CraneJanice LuDavid MutchWilliam Small Jr.Tracy Crane, Janice Lu, David Mutch, William Small Jr. were named to leadership positions at NRG Oncology, an NCI National Clinical Trials Network group focused on improving outcomes for adults with cancer through international clinical research.
Walter “Wally” J. Curran, Jr. is the first recipient of the NRG Oncology’s Gold Medal award. The NRG Oncology Gold Medal is awarded for distinguished and extraordinary service to NRG Oncology and in recognition of the awardee’s contributions to the field of oncology.
Jonathan E. RosenbergMatthew GalskyJonathan E. Rosenberg and Matthew Galsky have been appointed co-chairs of the Alliance Genitourinary Committee, effective August 1, 2023.
American Oncology Network, a network of community oncology practices, is participating in the Enhancing Oncology Model (EOM), a value-based cancer care framework launched by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), with the aim of improving health outcomes and reducing total costs of care.
Raymond N. DuBois, director of MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, was inducted as a fellow into the Royal College of Physicians.
