Biden selects Vanderbilt physician to head National Cancer Institute
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President Biden intends to appoint Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell as the Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the largest funder of cancer research in the world. Dr. Rathmell is an accomplished physician-scientist and cancer expert who will lead the NCI in achieving the goals set by the Biden Cancer Moonshot initiative. She has a strong background in cancer research and has held leadership roles in national organizations focused on cancer genetics and kidney cancer research. Dr. Rathmell's appointment reflects President Biden's commitment to improving cancer outcomes and support for those facing a cancer diagnosis.
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- President Biden Intends to Appoint Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell as Director of the National Cancer Institute The White House
- Biden picks Vanderbilt physician to lead National Cancer Institute The Washington Post
- Intent to Appoint Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell as Director of the National Cancer Institute National Institutes of Health (.gov)
- White House taps Vanderbilt oncologist to lead National Cancer Institute The Hill
- Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on President Biden's Intent to Appoint Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell as Next Director of the National Cancer Institute HHS.gov
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