MET-X Leadership

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Director  |  Executive Committee  |  Internal Steering Committee

Director

Cyrus Ghajar, PhD

Cyrus Ghajar, PhD

Director, Center of Metastasis Research Excellence, Fred Hutch

Dr. Cyrus Ghajar researches metastasis, or the spread of cancer cells to distant sites, and how the microenvironments of these sites (including bones) can put cancer cells to sleep – or wake them up. 

He also directs the Laboratory for the Study of Metastatic Microenvironments (LSM2).

Executive Committee

Meets monthly and ensure MET-X remains responsive to investigator needs, and take advantage of new technologies and other research opportunities.

James Alvarez, PhD

James Alvarez, PhD

Kevin Cheung, MD

Kevin Cheung, MD

Internal Steering Committee

The internal steering committee is charged with: refining MET-X’s mission, ensuring the most promising pilot projects are funded, judging whether or not given pilot projects retain promise and deserve re-funding; and aiding in the development of strategic partnerships within and outside of the Fred Hutch.

Sara Hurvitz, MD

Sara Hurvitz, MD

Christopher Li, MD, PhD

Christopher Li, MD, PhD

Stanley Riddell, MD

Stanley Riddell, MD

Lynda Weatherby

Lynda Weatherby

Patient Advocate
Peter Nelson, MD

Peter Nelson, MD