Health Care Rounds

#44: Breakthroughs in Cancer Research with Dr. David Hong

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Sinopsis

In today’s episode, John has a fascinating conversation with renowned cancer researcher Dr. David S. Hong. Dr. Hong is deputy chair of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He also serves as associate vice president for Clinical Research and clinical medical director of the Clinical Center for Targeted Therapy. Dr. Hong has published more than 270 papers in leading academic journals. Topics include: The rise of immunotherapy and the Golden Age of cancer treatment. The role of clinical pathways and personalized medicine in improving patient care. Industry-researcher collaborations and investments in clinical trials. How physicians balance research with providing clinical care. Speaker Bios Dr. David S. Hong is deputy chair of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He also serves as associate vice president for Clinical Research and clinical medical director of the Clinical Center for Targeted Therapy. Dr. H