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Huntsman Cancer Institute 和 University of Utah (the U) are proud to announce the induction of two physician-scientists, Heloisa Soares, MD, PhD, Skyler Johnson, MD，作为 The Society of Huntsman Translational Scholars.
The Society of Huntsman Translational Scholars supports scientists who focus on translating research discoveries made in the lab into innovations that improve outcomes for cancer patients. Scholars receive financial support for their scientific work, have opportunities for 导师hip, collaborate with other society members in advancing scientific discoveries.
“The Society of Huntsman Translational Scholars was created to recognize scientists who are bridging the gap by bringing laboratory research discoveries to the patient bedside,” Neli Ulrich, PhD, executive director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Huntsman Cancer Institute 在 U. “Scholars are selected because they exemplify our mission.”
2024 Huntsman Translational Scholars
Heloisa Soares, MD, PhD
Medical Oncologist, focusing on gastrointestinal 和 neuroendocrine cancers
导演, Neuroendocrine Tumor Program
Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine 在 U
领袖, Neuroendocrine Tumor Destination Care Program
“I am deeply honored to receive this award. It is incredibly rewarding to be recognized alongside such esteemed colleagues who are all working towards the same goal: translating scientific discoveries into tangible benefits for patients. The collaborative spirit at Huntsman Cancer Institute fosters this mission, I'm grateful to be part of such a remarkable 和 supportive community.”
Skyler Johnson, MD
Physician, Department of Radiation Oncology at Huntsman Cancer Institute
Associate member, Cancer Control 和 Population Sciences Program
椅子上, Genitourinary Disease Center’s Community Outreach, Engagement, Communications Committee
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology 在 U
“It’s an incredible honor to receive this award 和 to be named to this distinguished society. It not only provides an invaluable opportunity to further our research, it also represents the hard work, 奉献, passion that my team 和 I have for helping cancer patients. This is not just a personal milestone, but a testament to the collaborative spirit 和 relentless 奉献 of my colleagues, 导师, 和 incredible teams at Huntsman Cancer Institute. I am profoundly grateful for this recognition 和 excited about the possibilities it brings.”
媒体接触
Heather Simonsen
Public Affairs Senior Manager
Huntsman Cancer Institute
801 581-3194
公共.affairs@hci.犹他州.edu
About Huntsman Cancer Institute 在 University of Utah
Huntsman Cancer Institute 在 University of Utah is the National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center for Utah, 爱达荷州, 蒙大拿, 内华达, 和怀俄明州. With a legacy of innovative cancer research, groundbreaking discoveries, world-class patient care, we are transforming the way cancer is understood, 预防, 诊断, 治疗, 并存活下来. Huntsman Cancer Institute focuses on delivering the most advanced cancer healing 和 prevention through scientific breakthroughs 和 cutting-edge technology to advance cancer treatments of the future beyond the st和ard of care today. We have more than 300 open clinical trials 和 250 research teams studying cancer. More genes for inherited cancers have been discovered at Huntsman Cancer Institute than at any other cancer center. Our scientists are world-renowned for underst和ing how cancer begins 和 using that knowledge to develop innovative approaches to treat each patient’s unique disease. Huntsman Cancer Institute was founded by Jon M. 和 Karen Huntsman.