Shane Jacobson named CEO of the American Cancer Society, ACS CAN

Research!America President & CEO Mary Woolley to step down in early 2026

Mary Woolley will step down as president and CEO of Research!America in early 2026. She has led the non-profit medical and health research advocacy alliance for 35 years.

July 25, 2025

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Rob Brainin appointed CEO of Champions Oncology

Rob Brainin was named CEO of Champions Oncology, a provider of oncology-focused contract research organization services specializing in preclinical and clinical specialty testing. He has been a member of the Champions’ board of directors since 2021.

July 25, 2025

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Geraldine O’Sullivan Coyne to lead early-stage clinical trials at Northwell’s START Center for Cancer Research

Geraldine O’Sullivan Coyne was appointed system head of Northwell and principal investigator for the START Center for Cancer Research, a newly established unit at the health system aimed at bringing innovative early stage clinical trials to patients in a community-based cancer center.

July 25, 2025

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Monica Baskin named deputy director of research at VCU Massey

Monica L. Baskin joined VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center as deputy director of research.

July 18, 2025

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Jill Barnholtz-Sloan joins Emory Winship as chief administrative officer

Jill S. Barnholtz-Sloan was appointed chief administrative officer and associate director for research administration at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, effective July 21.

July 18, 2025

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