In this episdoe, host Petros Grivas, MD, PhD, FASCO welcomes Molly Tokaz, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Washington. They discuss her journey to a career in medicine, her work in thoracic oncology, and the unique clinical and research collaborations that connect Fred Hutch Cancer Center, UW Medicine, Harborview Medical Center and VA Puget Sound Health Care System.
They also discuss Tokaz's role as co-chair of the Comprehensive Oncology Review Course (CORC), an annual program that reviews the latest data, guidelines, recommendations and advances in hematology and medical oncology standards of care. The 17th Annual Comprehensive Oncology Review Course will take place Oct. 12-16 in Seattle.
Key takeaways
Tokaz shares how an unconventional path, and inspiration from her father, led her to a career in oncology
The rapid evolution of thoracic oncology, including advances in targeted therapies, immunotherapy and supportive care
The collaborative training and research environment across Fred Hutch, UW Medicine, Harborview and the VA
The VA's role in cancer research, including opportunities to leverage large-scale clinical data and national collaborations
Emerging approaches in lung cancer, from optimized immunotherapy dosing to cellular therapies, antibody-drug conjugates and cancer vaccines
The importance of oncology education through her work as co-director of the Comprehensive Oncology Review Course
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