The event featured insights from leading experts, including Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, Director of the National Cancer Institute. They shared valuable perspectives on the advancements in cancer biology and the development of more effective treatments, highlighting the progress made in the field.
The event paid homage to Beverly Mitchell, MD, the George E. Becker Professor of Medicine and former director of the Stanford Cancer Institute, whose visionary leadership helped shape the Institute. A key highlight of the day was a fireside chat with Dr. Mitchell, Philip Pizzo, MD, Sridhar Seshadri, DBA, Shelton Earp, MD, and Steven Artandi, MD, PhD, director of the Stanford Cancer Institute.
Artandi said, “Dr. Mitchell quickly became an essential figure when she was recruited to the Stanford Cancer Institute in 2005. She was instrumental in achieving our NCI designation, and her extraordinary efforts set the stage for our future as a top-tier cancer research hub. Additionally, her legacy of mentoring emerging leaders in oncology is ranked among her top contributions, and she has the distinct honor of recruiting two future NCI directors.”
Speakers reflected on Dr. Mitchell's role in establishing the Stanford Cancer Institute and shared personal stories of her mentorship and dedication to both research and people.
The Stanford Cancer Institute is proud to build upon her legacy with our ongoing commitment to advancing science, collaboration, and innovation. Thank you to all speakers and guests for being part of this meaningful event. Photos can be viewed here.
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12:15 pm
Registration Desk Open
1:00 - 1:10 pm
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Steven Artandi, MD, PhD
Director, Stanford Cancer Institute
Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry, Stanford University
Lloyd Minor, MD [Recorded message]
Dean, School of Medicine, Stanford University
1:15 - 1:35 pm
Kim Rathmell, MD, PhD, MMHC
Director, National Cancer Institute
1:35 - 1:55 pm
Crystal Mackall, MD
Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, Stanford University
1:55 - 2:15 pm
Ravi Majeti, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine (Hematology), Stanford University
2:15 - 2:35 pm
Lisa Carey, MD, ScM, FASCO
Deputy Director of Clinical Sciences, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
2:35 - 2:45 pm
Break
2:45 - 3:05 pm
Rajat Rohatgi, MD, PhD
Professor of Biochemistry and Medicine-Oncology, Stanford University
3:05 - 3:25 pm
Jacqueline Garcia, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
3:25 - 3:45 pm
Daniel Pollyea, MD, MS
Professor of Medicine-Hematology, University of Colorado
3:45 - 4:05 pm
Christina Curtis, PhD, MSc
Professor of Medicine, Genetics and Biomedical Data, Stanford University
4:05 - 4:25 pm
Break
4:25 - 5:15 pm
Fireside Chat
Steven Artandi, MD, PhD [Moderator]
Director, Stanford Cancer Institute
Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry, Stanford University
Beverly Mitchell, MD
Director Emeritus, Stanford Cancer Institute
Professor of Medicine, Stanford University
Philip Pizzo, MD
Dean Emeritus, School of Medicine, Stanford University
Professor Emeritus, Stanford University
Sridhar Seshadri, DBA
Senior Vice President & President, Cancer Center, Stanford Health Care
Shelton Earp, MD
Professor of Cancer Research, UNC-Chapel Hill
5:15 - 7:00 pm
Reception
