Career Updates

Feb 9, 2025 4:33 pm
Walter Stadler Named Chief Clinical Officer at City of Hope Chicago

Walter Stadler was recently appointed as City of Hope Chicago’s Chief Clinical Officer, effective February 2025.

He is based in Zion, Illinois, where he leads clinical operations at this renowned cancer research and treatment center.

Before joining
City of Hope,
Dr. Stadler had a distinguished career at the
University of Chicago,
where he served as a Professor of Medicine/Oncology for over 30 years, from July 1994 to February 2025. His work in oncology and medicine at the university has left a lasting impact on both the field and his students.

Dr. Stadler earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from
Yale University
, graduating in 1988, after completing his undergraduate degree in Chemistry at the
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
in 1984.

Dr. Stadler’s research focuses on developing new drugs for
genitourinary cancers
and improving access to clinical trials for underserved communities. He has led multiple investigator-initiated clinical trials for
prostate cancer
, aiming to reduce treatment toxicity and costs.

“Dr. Stadler embodies our commitment to trailblazing innovation, improving patient access and enhancing quality of life. Welcome to our team, Dr. Stadler!”
– City of Hope

With a prolific academic career, he has authored over
400 peer-reviewed articles, editorials, and book chapters
, along with more than
300 abstracts and scientific presentations.
His mission is to deliver the highest quality care with compassion while ensuring patients have access to the latest advancements in treatment.

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