Dr. Jack West reviews emerging new information and controversial topics in health care in general, cancer treatment in particular.
Dr. Jean-Charles (Pt 2): Transitioning from Life in Paris to the US and from Academia to Industry
Dr. Jean-Charles Soria reviews the challenge in academic research of “champagne dreams on a beer budget”, his decision to pursue a research leadership role at AZ, & shares his vision of a future of molecular oncology & a growing role for liquid biopsies. (23:39)
Dr. Jean-Charles (Pt 1): A Personal and Career Path Shaped by the Harrowing Effects of Illness
Jean-Charles Soria, MD, PhD, Senior VP of R&D Oncology at AZ, traces his path from Bolivia to France to the US & how he was influenced by his sister’s struggle with ALL to enter medicine & oncology, as well as the humbling impact of his own son’s illness. (26:44)
Dr. Benjamin Besse: National Collaboration Throughout France to Accelerate Precision Medicine Research in Cancer Care
Dr. Benjamin Besse, Head of Medical Oncology at Institut Gustave Roussy, reviews his path into oncology & describes how strong national programs & a collaborative oncology community conduct translational research together across France. (24:50)
Dr. Reshma Jagsi (Pt 2): Identifying and Addressing Gender-Based Disparities in Medical Career Paths
Dr. Reshma Jagsi, radiation oncologist at University of Michigan, discusses her work on gender equity and disparities in medicine along with the challenges in overcoming them with host Dr. Jack West. (25:50)
Dr. Reshma Jagsi (Pt 1): How a Government Major Who Worked in the White House Became Drawn into Medicine
Dr. Reshma Jagsi, radiation oncologist at University of Michigan, speaks with Dr. Jack West about her parents settling in Texas, her childhood, her move to Harvard to study government, & shaping her career & personal life priorities. (39:18)
Dr. Ben Solomon: A Journey from Sri Lanka to Zambia to Australia
Dr. Ben Solomon, thoracic oncologist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, Australia, recounts unique aspects of cancer care in Australia & his circuitous path from Sri Lanka to Zambia and Colorado before settling in Australia. (25:23)
Dr. Yuman Fong (Pt 2): Multidisciplinary Cancer Care, and Redefining the Role of Local Therapy in Metastatic Cancer
Host Jack West speaks with Dr. Yuman Fong, surgical oncologist at City of Hope, about a multidisciplinary approach to metastatic cancer that includes local therapies to improve survival & potentially cure selected patients with colon & other cancers. (32:23)
Dr. Yuman Fong (Pt 1): Balancing Professional and Personal Life Along the Path to a Career in Surgical Oncology
Dr. Yuman Fong, surgical oncologist at City of Hope Cancer Center, recounts how he defined career goals, the experience of raising 3 daughters in NYC with a wife who is a successful lawyer, & his efforts to balance his work with personal commitments. (28:30)
Dr. Tony SK Mok: A Few Things You Probably Knew About Him, and a Bunch More You Didn’t
Dr. Tony Mok of the Chinese University of Hong Kong reflects with host Dr. Jack West on his circuitous career path that led him back to Hong Kong after training in Edmonton & Toronto, as well as the exciting career opportunities he has cultivated. (29:09)