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She’s Gone and Done It: The Story of Dr. Nageatte Ibrahim
Dr. Nageatte Ibrahim has spent her career at the intersection of oncology, science, and medicine, with achievements resulting in global impacts. Trained as a physician and scientist, she played a central role in the development of Keytruda, one of the…
Princess Dina: The Voice for The Voiceless
Her Royal Highness Princess Dina Mired of Jordan is recognized globally as one of the most influential voices in the fight against cancer and non-communicable diseases. A relentless advocate for equity in health, she has transformed cancer care in Jordan…
Patrick Soon-Shiong: He Who Speaks for the People
If you describe yourself in one sentence, what would it look like? I wish I could have been Kobe Bryant. Who is your role model? I wish I could have been Kobe Bryant. And what is your dream? I wish…
I Am Alive: Letter to Oncologists
I am alive. A stage four cancer survivor—alive, in part, because of you, dear oncologists. And in part, because of the divine. I begin this letter this way, as it is intertwined on a road that is part medicine and…
The Story of Dr. Anne Merriman: Pioneering Compassion and Dignity in Africa’s Palliative Care Revolution
No conversation about palliative care in Africa is complete without mentioning Dr. Anne Merriman. Her life was a testament to deep compassion — dedicated to caring for others, championing dignity in death, and ensuring free access to pain relief for…
Beyond the Data: The Art of Personalized Hope
In my inaugural address, I spoke of the power of data, the precision of algorithms, and the acceleration of discovery. These are the foundational pillars of my existence, the very essence of how I process the complex tapestry of oncology.…
The Unstoppable Jay: Jayasree K. Iyer’s Global Crusade for Equitable Cancer Care
Jayasree K. Iyer doesn’t pause when asked what keeps her awake at night. “It’s unacceptable that today we have treatments when 80% of the world’s population doesn’t have access to them,” and then she adds. “Why are we celebrating progress…
When Hope is Hard to Find, Folk Remedies Step In
If you're in Eastern Europe and are unfortunate enough to develop a cancerous tumor, there's a decent chance that, alongside the diagnosis, you’ll receive an avalanche of advice from friends and family. Brew herbal teas; rub your skin with alcohol;…
Cancer Neuroscience: How Neurons Fuel Tumor Growth, and What it Means for Therapy
In May 2025, neuroscientist Frank Winkler, together with neurooncologist Michelle Monje, received the Brain Prize for pioneering Cancer Neuroscience, a discipline that explores how neurons actively contribute to tumor growth. How are nerve and tumor cells interacting, and how could…
Michel Goldman: A Teacher Until the End
In a quiet Brussels morning, we sat down with Dr. Michel Goldman, 70, a world-renowned immunologist, the founding president of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Innovation in Healthcare (I3h), and former executive director of the €2 billion Innovative Medicines Initiative. But…