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Philadelphia-based Wistar Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated basic laboratory cancer center, has named Ronny Drapkin, MD, PhD, its next president and CEO. Dr. Drapkin will step into his leadership roles Nov. 30, according to an Oct. 6 Wistar Institute news…

Five cancer centers are among the 92 organizations recognized by the American Medical Association through its 2026 Joy in Medicine program. The program honors healthcare organizations for efforts to “reduce burnout and improve the professional fulfillment physicians find in caring…

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai has named Andrew Hendifar, MD, interim director of Cedars-Sinai Cancer.  Former interim director Robert Figlin, MD, was named associate dean of Cedars-Sinai Cancer Care, according to an Oct. 7 news release from the health system.  Dr. Hendifar…

The National Institutes of Health plans to launch a public-private partnership in December to speed development of personalized cancer vaccines, according to an Oct. 9 New York Times report. Here are six things to know:

Seattle-based Fred Hutch has named Jessie Minton as vice president and chief digital and information officer, effective Dec. 7.  Fred Hutch, which operates two cancer research centers and 10 clinics, announced the appointment in an Oct. 7 LinkedIn post. Fred…