Results for 'Academic Clinical Research'
What it Takes to Close the Gap in Pediatric Cancer Care with Leo Wang, M.D., Ph.D.
City of Hope, Academic Clinical Research, CAR T‑cell therapy gene therapy
In this episode, Leo Wang, M.D., Ph.D., pediatric oncologist, Clinical Director of the Gene Therapy Program and Director of the City of Hope Alpha Clinic, discusses the realities of caring for children with cancers that still have few effective treatments. He reflects on what it takes to begin chang…
Apr 21st • 46 mins listen
Reengineering CAR T for Solid Tumors: What Glioblastoma Has Taught Us with Christine Brown, Ph.D.
City of Hope, Academic Research, CAR T-cell, Solid Tumor, Glioblastoma, brain tumor
In this episode of On the Edge of Breakthrough: Voices of Cancer Research, Christine Brown, Ph.D., Deputy Director of the T Cell Research Laboratory at City of Hope, joins Monty Pal, M.D., F.A.S.C.O., to discuss how years of research in glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and difficult brain ca…
Apr 6th • 42 mins listen
The Long Game of Cancer Genomics: John Carpten, Ph.D., on Building Precision Oncology that Reaches Patients
City of Hope, Academic Research, genomics, genome mapping, TGen, Translational Genomics Research Institute, spatial biology, AI, access
In this episode of On the Edge of Breakthrough: Voices of Cancer Research, John Carpten, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer at City of Hope, discusses the evolution of cancer genomics—how early genome mapping enabled today’s targeted approaches and what infrastructure and equity considerations will…
Mar 23rd • 56 mins listen
How Engineered Antibodies and Next Generation Imaging Tools are Reshaping Cancer Care with Anna Wu, Ph.D.
City of Hope, Academic Research, engineered antibodies, PET, imaging, radioisotope, CEA directed agent, PSCA targeted radiopharmaceutical, pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer
In this episode of On the Edge of Breakthrough: Voices of Cancer Research, Anna Wu, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Immunology and Theranostics at City of Hope, joins host Monty Pal, M.D., for an engaging discussion on how innovations in antibody engineering and imaging are improving clinicians’…
Mar 9th • 42 mins listen
Unlocking the Future of Cancer Care: Precision Medicine, AI and the Patient Voice with Dr. Stacy Gray
City of Hope, Academic Research, precision medicine, AI
In this episode of On the Edge of Breakthrough: Voices of Cancer Research, Stacy Gray, M.D., A.M., Director of Clinical and Scientific Strategy and Vice President of System Strategy at City of Hope, joins Monty Pal, M.D., F.A.S.C.O. in an engaging discussion of how precision medicine and AI are tran…
Feb 23rd • 43 mins listen
Breaking Barriers in Cancer Care: Expanding Access, Innovation & Integrative Medicine
City of Hope, Academic Research, integrative oncology, patient access
Dr. Ed Kim shares insights on why redefining the standard of care is critical for improving patient outcomes, the future of clinical trials, and the role of integrative medicine in oncology.
Mar 21st • 33 mins listen
Humanizing Cancer Treatment Through Whole-Person Care
City of Hope, Academic Research, palliative care, quality of life, pain management
Dr. Betty Ferrell on her global legacy in palliative care and why whole-person treatment is as crucial as fighting cancer itself.
Apr 21st • 47 mins listen
Building the First AI Agent for Cancer Research
City of Hope, Academic Research, colorectal cancer, genomics, AI
Dr. Enrique Velazquez Villarreal on AI, genomics, and why young Latinos are at the heart of his work to improve colorectal cancer research and care.
May 5th • 49 mins listen
How a Bold Yes Became a Scientific Breakthrough
City of Hope, Academic Research
Dr. Linda Malkas shares the story behind AOH1996—how one bold “yes” led to a new cancer drug and a legacy built from love and science.
Jun 9th • 47 mins listen
Three Leaders, One Vision: Principles for Transforming Cancer Care Delivery
City of Hope, Academic Research, ASCO, precision, AI, dose strategy
Dr. Walter Stadler & Dr. Alan Bryce share how City of Hope is building a national system for smarter research, greater access, and better cancer care.
Jun 23rd • 43 mins listen
Asking the Impossible: How Bold Questions are Unlocking Diabetes Biggest Breakthroughs
City of Hope, Academic Research, diabetes, microbiome
In this episode of On the Edge of Breakthrough: Voices of Cancer Research, Dr. Monty Pal sits down with Dr. Alberto Pugliese, Samuel Rahbar Chair in Diabetes & Drug Discovery, chair of the Department of Diabetes Immunology and director of The Wanek Family Project for Type 1 Diabetes. Tune in to disc…
Nov 10th • 51 mins listen
The Quest to Cure: Exploring the Latest Frontiers in Autoimmune Disease Treatment
City of Hope, Academic Research, autoimmune
Dr. Monty Pal welcomes Dr. Enrique Montero, research professor within the Arthur Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute, to discuss his global journey in immunology and the pioneering work underway at City of Hope. The episode dives into the significance of the CD6 molecule on T cells - how…
Dec 10th • 39 mins listen
How Mentorship Sparks Innovation: A Conversation with Dr. Wesley Yip
City of Hope, Academic Research, urological oncology, microbiome, mentor
In the season 3 finale episode of On the Edge of Breakthrough: Voices of Cancer Research, Dr. Monty Pal welcomes Wesley Yip, M.D., Assistant Professor, Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology, Department of Surgery at City of Hope. The duo explores Dr. Yip’s career journey sparked by an early i…
Jan 6th • 35 mins listen
How Team Science Fuels Cancer Breakthroughs: A Conversation with Dr. Marcel van den Brink
City of Hope, Academic Research, T cell, microbiome
In the season 4 premiere of On the Edge of Breakthrough: Voices of Cancer Research, Monty Pal, M.D., F.A.S.C.O., welcomes Marcel van den Brink, M.D., Ph.D., President of City of Hope Los Angeles and City of Hope National Medical Center, Chief Physician Executive and the Deana and Steve Campbell Phys…
Feb 10th • 57 mins listen