Douglas Sborov, MD, discusses the multiple myeloma and clinical trials programs at Huntsman Cancer Institute, why this work is so meaningful, and how a Robin Williams character resonates with him.
When Yelena Wu, a pediatric and clinical child psychologist and assistant professor of dermatology, isn't focusing on skin cancer prevention in children, you can find her out rock climbing.
Adriana Coletta, PhD, discusses the amazing new work being done for metastatic prostate cancer patients, what the future of exercise cancer research could look like, and her violin skills.
Jason Hunt, head and neck cancer surgeon at Huntsman Cancer Institute, discusses his passion for patient care, the evolving field of head and neck cancer, and his love for fly-fishing.
Mary Beckerle, PhD, describes how the clinical landscape has changed during her career, the future of Huntsman Cancer Institute, and the unique relationship between caregivers and patients.
Chakravarthy Reddy, MD, describes the role his mother played in helping him on his journey to becoming a critical care doctor and the changes he has seen in pulmonology.
Brad Cairns, PhD, focuses on determining how a cell normally regulates processes important to cancer. But he's not only a scientist—he also loves mountain biking and jazz music.
Gastrointestinal oncologist Ignacio Garrido-Laguna, MD, PhD, talks about his medical training in Spain, including how it is similar to Utah, and what he hopes for the future of pancreas cancer.
Get to know the director of Huntsman Cancer's Institute's Comprehensive Cancer Center. Neli Ulrich, PhD, MS, who started her career in Germany, oversees nearly 200 cancer research teams.
Melanoma researcher Robert Judson-Torres, PhD, explains why he wanted to become a cancer researcher, what he hopes his melanoma research will accomplish, and why Indiana Jones is his inspiration.
Hematologist Tsewang Tashi, MD, shares what lead him to become a physician, what he is most proud of in his work at Huntsman Cancer Institute, and more.
Pediatric neurosurgeon Samuel Cheshier, MD, PhD, talks about the children he treats at Huntsman Cancer Institute and Primary Children’s Hospital and what these kids and their parents have taught him.
Jane Porretta, MD, a third-generation surgeon who specializes in breast cancer surgery, shares her passion for patient outcomes and why she likes to listen to hip-hop in the operating room.