Markey Cancer Center expert and @UKyMedicine associate professor, Nathan Vanderford, Ph.D., is contributing to a critical national discussion on sustaining and supporting the cancer workforce. He will address the President’s Cancer Panel on Sept. 13. Learn more: research.uky.edu/news/markeys-v…

Dr. Behrous Davani, Director of the Diversity Training & Biomedical Workforce Development Branch, will be participating in the President’s Cancer Panel Virtual Meeting on 9/13. Join this discussion of the challenges/opportunities to strengthen/diversify the cancer research workforce.

It was an honor to take part in Day 1 of President's Cancer Panel discussion on enhancing the clinical care workforce. ASCO is grateful for the panel's dedication to tackling the challenges confronting the oncology workforce & their effect on individuals with cancer. #Every1HasARole

We would like to thank all participants for taking the time to share your expertise with us. Your insights & experiences are incredibly valuable as we work towards identifying strategies and actions to support the #NationalCancerPlan's vision for optimizing the cancer workforce!

Honored to join the President's Cancer Panel today to present on Strengthening Healthcare Environments to Promote Workforce #Wellbeing including highlights from our The US Oncology Network #ClinicianWellbeing Program. The powerhouses on this call are nothing short of inspiring. Look out for our

.Markey Cancer Center Cancer Center expert Nathan Vanderford, Ph.D., will address the President's Cancer Panel TODAY. The meeting will be live-streamed to the public beginning at 11 a.m. EST. Nathan L. Vanderford, PhD, MBA Learn more and access a link to the livestream👇 bit.ly/3ZoHV42

.Eric Winer, MD joins President's Cancer Panel, a virtual meeting on the #NationalCancerPlan starting today at 11am. Experts will discuss the challenges and opportunities to strengthen and diversify the clinical care and research workforce. Learn more: go.nih.gov/8nf2WTz

Case CCC Trainee Associate Member Bianca Islam, MD, PhD, MSc (she/her) will be participating in an important discussion today about cancer workforce diversity and addressing the needs of the #NationalCancerPlan meeting. Check out prescancerpanel.cancer.gov to view all the amazing presenters and topics.

To accelerate innovative & translational research, the cancer workforce pipeline must continue to grow. Don’t miss out on our conversations happening TODAY on opportunities to strengthen researchers at all training levels! go.nih.gov/8nf2WTz #NationalCancerPlan

"The strides we’ve seen in cancer research are a testament to the explosive growth in research. However, the workforce has not been able to keep pace with all the emerging opportunities." Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee, Panel Chair live at our #NationalCancerPlan meeting. #Every1HasARole

The unmet need in clinical trials, particularly among at-risk populations, underscores the need to "create the workforce of tomorrow, today," Dr. Robert Winn, Director of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, presents a compelling case on building creative partnerships to strengthen research training.

"There are many issues that complicate the research training process, but there are many opportunities to improve experience." Dr. Nathan Vanderford offers an insightful overview of the challenges facing trainees, mentors, and research training programs. #NationalCancerPlan

Colleen Campbell, PhD, MS, LGC, participated Thursday in the President's Cancer Panel meeting on developing and retaining a robust and diverse cancer workforce. Meetings this week will inform the panel’s report to the President of the United States as part of the #NationalCancerPlan.

There are many pre & post-docs supported through non-training mechanisms. It's critical to rethink the training & career development pathway for researchers. Dr. Oliver Bogler shares NCI Cancer Training efforts to adjust the research postdoc career pathway to sustain careers.

Quita Highsmith, VP and Chief Diversity Officer @Genentech emphasizes the crucial role of leadership in driving changes to promote STEM education, mentoring programs, and partnerships to increase diversity and representation in industry. #NationalCancerPlan

There’s still time to catch part of this discussion. Next we’ll discuss COLLABORATIVE CROSS-SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVING ONCOLOGY RESEARCH TRAINING President's Cancer Panel Case Comp Cancer Ctr University Hospitals CWRU-GI/Case Western GI Fellowship Case Western/UH IM Chiefs

What opportunities could exist across sectors to support the research workforce? ☑️Expand fellowships between academia & industry ☑️Establish research training partnerships ☑️Create mentorship opportunities ☑️Increase funding mechanisms for research training #NationalCancerPlan

Great discussion during Day 2 of the President's Cancer Panel mtg on the oncology research workforce. ASCO is committed to supporting a robust & diverse clinical trials workforce so that we can continue accelerating progress & innovation to end cancer as we know it. #Every1HasARole

We are sincerely grateful to every participant for the thought-provoking & inspiring discussion! Building a pathway forward for our current & future researchers is critical to maintain momentum in scientific discoveries to create more and better treatments for cancer patients.

Happy National Postdoc Appreciation Week! I want to personally thank our National Cancer Institute postdocs and trainees for their dedication and innovation. Your work is pushing the boundaries of #CancerResearch and helping to shape a brighter future. I’m proud to work alongside you! #NPAW2024