In this episode of the Oncology Insights Podcast, host Petros Grivas, MD, PhD, FASCO, is joined by Sara Hurvitz, MD, FACP, senior vice president and director of Fred Hutch’s Clinical Research Division and head of the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Hurvitz, who holds the Smith Family Endowed Chair in Women’s Health, reflects on her journey from California to leading-edge oncology research and shares insights on clinical trials, multidisciplinary care, community outreach and the importance of varied perspectives in leadership.
Main Topics:
Dr. Hurvitz's personal and professional journey from Northern California to Seattle
The significance of patient-oncologist relationships and clinical research impact
The importance of interdisciplinary teamwork and rapid access in patient care
Strategies for successful multi-site trials and community engagement
Leadership lessons: listening, decisiveness and collaboration
The role of women and underrepresented groups in medical leadership
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