MD Anderson is dedicated to improving care quality and access to eliminate the global cancer burden. Leveraging unparalleled resources, our researchers are free to follow a hypothesis and to test new theories that yield breakthroughs that are transforming the field, the lives of patients and society.
At the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress, MD Anderson's experts present the latest advances in cancer care and lead the discussion of their applications in the clinic to benefit patients across the world.
Below are highlights from our presentations, details about onsite networking opportunities with our experts at the meeting and information on open positions at MD Anderson.
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Meet the Experts
Visit MD Anderson at Booth 624 to network with us, ask a question, learn about training and career opportunities and continue the conversation on key presentations with our experts. Check back for the updated Meet the Experts schedule soon.
Friday, September 13
1-1:30 p.m. CEST
Insights on Breast Cancer
Mariana Chavez Mac Gregor, M.D.
Professor, Breast Medical Oncology
Professor, Health Services Research
Giancarlo Moscol, M.D.
Associate Professor, Breast Medical Oncology
Associate Professor, General Oncology
4:30-5 p.m. CEST
Early Phase Clinical Trials at MD Anderson
David Hong, M.D.
Professor, Investigational Cancer Therapeutics
Aung Naing, M.D.
Professor, Investigational Cancer Therapeutics
Saturday, September 14
10–10:30 a.m. CEST
Career Opportunities at MD Anderson
Giulio Draetta, M.D., Ph.D.
Chief Scientific Officer
Professor, Genomic Medicine
Jennifer Litton, M.D.
Vice President, Clinical Research
Professor, Breast Medical Oncology
10:30–11 a.m. CEST
New Horizons in Lung Cancer Treatment
Xiuning Le, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology
11–11:30 a.m. CEST
Spotlight on Sarcoma
Anthony Conley, M.D.
Associate Professor, Sarcoma Medical Oncology
Elise Nassif Haddad, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Sarcoma Medical Oncology
12:30–1:00 p.m. CEST
MD Anderson Cancer Network®
Michael Overman, M.D.
Associate Vice President of Research, MD Anderson Cancer Network®
1:00–1:30 p.m. CEST
Patient-Centered Palliative Care
David Hui, M.D.
Professor, Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine
4–4:30 p.m. CEST
Focus on Melanoma
Jeffrey Gershenwald, M.D.
Professor, Melanoma Medical Oncology
Professor, Cancer Biology
Hussein Tawbi, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Melanoma Medical Oncology
Sunday, September 15
10–10:30 a.m. CEST
Advances in Gynecologic Cancers
Amir Jazaeri, M.D.
Professor, Gynecologic Oncology
10:30–11 a.m. CEST
Advances in Immunotherapy
Adam Grippin, M.D., Ph.D.
Resident Physician, Radiation Oncology
Kaysia Ludford, M.D.
Assistant Professor, General Oncology
Assistant Professor, Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
1–1:30 p.m. CEST
Emerging Frontiers in Cellular Therapies
Katy Rezvani, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Stem Cell Transplantation
3–3:30 p.m. CEST
Kidney Cancer: What's New, What's Next
Eric Jonasch, M.D.
Professor, Genitourinary Medical Oncology
Monday, September 16
11–11:30 a.m. CEST
Gastrointestinal Cancers: The Latest Advances
Christine Parseghian, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. CEST
The Future of Radiation Oncology
Matthew Ning, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Thoracic Radiation Oncology
Chad Tang, M.D.
Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology
Associate Professor, Investigational Cancer Therapeutics
Our research by the numbers
$1.2B
invested in research
1,568
clinical trials
90
patents awarded
From Sept. 1, 2022 to Aug. 31, 2023
Our Global Reach
MD Anderson Cancer Center has one singular mission: to end cancer. But we can’t do it alone. A future without cancer requires that we work together — locally, nationally and globally — to improve care for cancer patients, fuel groundbreaking research, and implement evidence-based prevention and screening approaches. Learn about our international collaborations aimed at advancing global cancer care.
A few of our collaborators
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World Health Organization (WHO)
MD Anderson and WHO establish new international collaboration to reduce women’s cancers
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Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
MD Anderson and Pan American Health Organization join forces to support cancer prevention and control in the Americas
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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
MD Anderson designated IAEA Collaborating Centre to focus on improving radiation, radiology and nuclear medicine worldwide
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Ministry of Health in Mozambique
MD Anderson announces new initiatives in Mozambique and Brazil to advance cancer prevention, treatment, research and education efforts
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Ministry of Health in Indonesia
MD Anderson announces new collaboration in Indonesia to reduce global cancer burden
Education and Training at MD Anderson
MD Anderson academic programs are competitive and comprehensive. We offer educational opportunities from undergraduate degrees to graduate medical education opportunities.
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