Planning for the Nation: The President’s Cancer Panel [Video]

In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, we are joined by Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee, the current chair of the President’s Cancer Panel, and Ms. Daniela Monterroza, an NCI Communications Fellow who supports the panel. They discuss the panel’s responsibility in overseeing the National Cancer Program and National Cancer Plan, emphasizing the importance of patient-centric care, community engagement, and addressing social determinants of health in the battle against cancer. Dr. Jaffee and Ms. Monterroza also offer advice to those starting their careers, highlighting the tremendous opportunities in cancer research and public health careers, and stressing the importance of pursuing one’s passion.  

Show Notes:  

• Elizabeth Jaffee, M.D. (https://prescancerpanel.cancer.gov/members/jaffee/)

• Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel-cancer-center)

• Daniela Monterroza (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniela-monterroza-86933a239/)

• President’s Cancer Panel (https://prescancerpanel.cancer.gov/)

• National Cancer Program (https://www.cancer.gov/about-nci/leadership/director/lowy-social-media-clip3)

• National Cancer Plan  (https://nationalcancerplan.cancer.gov/)

Ad: Interagency Oncology Task Force Fellowship (IOTF)  (https://www.cancer.gov/grants-training/training/at-nci/iotf)

• Marie Curie: A Life (https://www.amazon.com/Marie-Curie-Radcliffe-Biography-Susan/dp/0201887940)

• NCI Communications Fellowship (https://ncf.nci.nih.gov/)

• NIH Pathways Program for Recent Graduates  (https://hr.nih.gov/jobs/student/opportunities-recent-graduates)

Your Turn Recommendations: 

• NIH News in Health Newsletter (https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/)

• Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan   (https://www.amazon.com/Machines-Like-Me-Ian-McEwan/dp/0385545118)