Cancer Luminaries
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Podcast Overview
<div>Season 2 of Cancer Luminaries spotlights the groundbreaking work and visionary leadership shaping cancer care and research at the University of Chicago today. Through conversations with leading faculty, the season highlights the rich history, expertise, and innovation driving progress—while exploring future ambitions as UChicago prepares to open its new Cancer Pavilion. Featuring personal stories and perspectives, this season offers insight into current breakthroughs, evolving approaches to treatment, and the people advancing the field, all while amplifying UChicago’s voice on the national stage.</div> <p></p> <p>2024 was the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center’s 50th anniversary of National Cancer Institute designation, thus we planned a year full of events to honor our past, communicate our present, and envision our future. Season 1 of Cancer Luminaries Season 1 was our effort to learn more about the lives and careers of our Alumni Stars Lecture Series’ invited guests.</p>
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4/17/2024
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Recent Episodes
June 23, 2026
Dr. Soni Smith and Dr. Kay Macleod on Leadership
This episode centers on how strong, collaborative leadership at the University of Chicago is driving innovation and shaping the future of cancer research and patient care. The conversation explores the personal motivations, day-to-day work, leadership philosophies, and future vision of two prominent cancer leaders: Dr. Sonali Smith (Chief of Hematology Oncology) and Dr. Kay Macleod (Vice Chair, Ben May Department of Cancer Research).
May 7, 2026
Dr. Tan and Dr. Pierce on Environmental/Lifestyle Risks and Cancer Prevention
In this enlightening episode of Cancer Luminaries Season 2, host Camilla Frost-Brewer is joined by UChicago’s oncology luminaries, Dr. Brandon Pierce and Dr. Marcia Tan, for a deep dive into the world of cancer prevention, environmental risk, and the innovative strategies that are shaping the future of cancer care. Together, they explore: What drives their passion for cancer research, from family legacies and personal experiences to scientific curiosity. How their labs and community programs are advancing cancer research—whether by unraveling genetic susceptibility to environmental carcinogens like arsenic, or by empowering underserved groups through tobacco cessation and behavioral interventions. The critical importance of access: Dr. Tan discusses “gold standard” treatments for tobacco cessation and highlights resources like Courage to Quit at UChicago Medicine and the Illinois Tobacco Quitline. Dr. Pierce explains groundbreaking interdisciplinary research on arsenic exposure in Bangladesh, genetic risk factors, and the work of key collaborators at UChicago. The evolving role of environmental and lifestyle factors in cancer prevention, including large-scale cohort studies, exposomic technologies, and innovative policy approaches, both locally and globally. How UChicago’s cancer program is addressing health disparities through outreach and research that bridges macro data and micro lived experiences—ensuring interventions are shaped with, and for, the community. Looking forward, our guests share their excitement for: Advances in exposomics, mutation signature analysis, and polygenic risk scores for personalized cancer risk prediction and early detection. The rising role of community health workers and holistic support models for cancer prevention, including responses to new challenges like vaping. The upcoming Cancer Pavilion at UChicago—featuring dedicated community spaces, patient navigation, survivorship resources, and expanded outreach aimed at making care accessible and personal. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the people, ideas, and collaborations pioneering a future where cancer is preventable, disparities are erased, and every patient has a supportive path to survivorship. Resources Mentioned: Courage to Quit (UChicago Medicine) Illinois Tobacco Quitline
March 5, 2026
Dr. Mitchell Posner and Dr. Everett Vokes on UChicago's Legacy in Cancer Research
Welcome to the second season of Cancer Luminaries, the show where we talk to UChicago oncology leaders who are driving innovation, shaping patient care, and envisioning a future free of cancer. In this episode, host Camilla Frost-Brewer sits down with Drs. Everett Vokes and Mitchell Posner, two of UChicago's distinguished oncology leaders, to discuss UChicago's rich legacy of cancer research and care that has been defined by ground-breaking discoveries, transformative leadership, and a commitment to pushing the field forward. This first episode of Season 2 reflects on that history and explores how it continues to shape today's innovations, including the New Cancer Pavilion, which is set to open in 2027. To learn more about UChicago's legacy in cancer research, please visit https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/cancer/about-us/legacy.
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- What is Cancer Luminaries?
<div>Season 2 of Cancer Luminaries spotlights the groundbreaking work and visionary leadership shaping cancer care and research at the University of Chicago today. Through conversations with leading faculty, the season highlights the rich history, expertise, and innovation driving progress—while exploring future ambitions as UChicago prepares to open its new Cancer Pavilion. Featuring personal stories and perspectives, this season offers insight into current breakthroughs, evolving approaches to treatment, and the people advancing the field, all while amplifying UChicago’s voice on the national stage.</div> <p></p> <p>2024 was the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center’s 50th anniversary of National Cancer Institute designation, thus we planned a year full of events to honor our past, communicate our present, and envision our future. Season 1 of Cancer Luminaries Season 1 was our effort to learn more about the lives and careers of our Alumni Stars Lecture Series’ invited guests.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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