Dr. Patrick Hwu
@PatrickHwuMD
Moffitt Cancer Center President and CEO, @MoffittNews. Tumor immunologist. Inspired leader. Girl dad. #DocsWhoRock. Driven to save more lives from #cancer.
#FollowFriday Dr. Nancy Gillis is a molecular epidemiologist with a primary focus on hematologic malignancies and precision medicine. Her work focuses on developing genomic biomarkers to predict cancer risk, therapy toxicity and drug resistance, and helps integrate…
#ScienceSaturday ❓ Can AI help us engineer better cancer therapies, one protein at a time? ➡️ A new study in Science reveals how generative AI is being used to rapidly create de novo protein minibinders to target cancer-associated peptide–MHC complexes (pMHCs), which are key…
#FollowFriday Dr. Christine Laronga is a surgical oncologist specializing in #BreastCancer. She has over 100 peer-reviewed publications and has been recognized for leadership in promoting women surgeons, including serving as Past President of the Association of Women Surgeons…
Sarcoma is rare and complex. That’s why it’s critical to seek care at a place like @MoffittNews, where experts like @JohnEMullinaxMD are leading research into promising approaches like TIL therapy. Grateful for the groundbreaking work happening in our labs and clinics. 🎥👇…
T cells do the heavy lifting when it comes to the anti-tumor action of checkpoint immunotherapy. But do antibodies play a role too? That’s the question @yile_dai looked to answer in his thesis work, out today in @Nature! 🧵below nature.com/articles/s4158…
Grateful to have @karenluMD leading @MoffittNews!
Karen Lu, MD, (@karenluMD) has always been passionate about women’s health, leading her to a career in OBGYN and later oncology specializing in ovarian and gynecologic cancers. As part of our Women in Oncology series, she shares insights on mentorship, resiliency and advice for…
Great evening at the @Buccaneers partner kickoff dinner! Connected with Zyon McCollum and Ko Kieft, who remember visiting @MoffittNews as rookies, and met first-round draft pick Emeka Egbuka. Wishing the team a strong start to training camp! 🏈💪 #GoBucs
Great spending time with our @MoffittNews Breast Oncology team during my latest listening tour. Their dedication to advancing care, driving research and leading clinical trials is impressive, and together we are working towards a goal to cut Florida’s #BreastCancer death rate in…
Jamming on 🎹 with #TheReMissions on “I’m a Believer” at our latest practice. Always grateful for the chance to make music and memories with this awesome crew @MoffittNews. #MusicMonday #Monkees #ImABeliever #MusicIsMedicine #MusicInMedicine @DanaAtayaMD @markrt_ @JeffLeightonRN
🍦DID SOMEONE SAY IT’S NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY?🍦 As someone who’s been Keto and THRIVING for over a decade, I always love finding recipes that are deliciously decadent and keto friendly. This Ninja Creami ice cream recipe is just that! Full Recipe Below: - 1 Cup Coconut Milk -…
#ScienceSaturday 🧬 Can we improve #immunotherapy for hard-to-treat pediatric cancers like rhabdomyosarcoma? ➡️ A new study in the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer explored combining EGFR-targeted CAR natural killer (NK) cells with radiotherapy to treat rhabdomyosarcoma, the…
Thrilled to join the @TampaEDC and @JapanCons_Miami for the Japan-Tampa Life Sciences & Healthcare Innovation Forum and share how Moffitt is accelerating breakthroughs in cancer research. As pioneers in immunotherapy, robotic surgery and radiopharmaceuticals, and with our new…
Thrilled to welcome @WiltonSimpson and @JasonWeidaFL to #Speros today to see all the progress at our newest clinic and outpatient center coming soon to #Pasco County, FL!
Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, @WiltonSimpson and @GovRonDeSantis’ Chief of Staff, @JasonWeidaFL got a special look at Moffitt’s cutting-edge proton therapy system and the exciting progress at Speros in Pasco County. They witnessed a demo showing how the 100-ton…
Soak up the fun, not the rays! ☀️🧴 This summer, pack your beach bag with sunscreen, UPF clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and make sure to seek out shade. Remember, every bit of sun protection counts, as sun damage is cumulative and accumulates over time. Protect your…
Exciting news for Pasco County and beyond. Moffitt’s newest facility, the Moffitt Speros Outpatient Clinic, will open in January 2026. Another step toward bringing world-class cancer care closer to our patients and their families. moffitt.org/endeavor/archi…
