Selwyn M. Vickers
@DrVickersMSK
President & CEO, @MSKCancerCenter. Pancreatic surgeon and researcher, pioneer in healthcare disparities research, academic medical leader. Opinions are my own.
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https://www.mskcc.org/ 03-12-2013 22:46:34
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In the global quest to cure cancer, enhanced collaboration to advance patient-centric international clinical trials, education & quality care makes a world of difference. This week, I participated in the Asia Society panel on public health and US-China cooperation with Kevin Rudd.
Today is my first day as President and CEO of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, arguably the world’s leading authority on cancer. Every day, MSK’s exceptional team works tirelessly to do everything possible to help people with cancer. I am proud to now call them my colleagues.
Today is my last day as Dean of UAB Heersink School of Medicine & CEO of UAB Health System
UAB is incredible, a community of transformative growth w/ dedicated people
What a privilege to work with you all. I leave truly overwhelmed by our success
Thank you immensely for this chapter in my life
UAB Medicine and Heersink leadership, along w/ other special guests, honored the service of @DrVickersUAB tonight w/ a reception & many kind words
Dr. Vickers will be missed immensely
To paraphrase Anupam Agarwal we know he has set us up perfectly to do great things in the future!
UAB Heersink School of Medicine identified I-4ward (Infection, Inflammation, Immunity, and Immuno-Therapy) as one of four new research focus areas over the next five years and UAB Immunology Institute serves as a central focal point for coordinating immunologic research. 👍uab.edu/medicine/home/…
The O'Neal Cancer Center, home to UAB's cancer program, was named high performing in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-2023 list of Best Hospitals.
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Our amazing Chief Administrative Resident Samantha Baker presenting @DrVickersUAB with beautiful original artwork created by Lauren Curwick. UAB Surgery residents rock!
Such a bittersweet night. @DrVickersUAB good bye from UAB Surgery. Congratulations on ur move to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center! You will always have home here!
Congratulations to UAB OB/GYN Warner K. Huh, M.D. UAB Medicine on this incredible national ranking that exemplifies excellent leadership and patient care in the department
Cases of omicron subvariant BA.5 are rising nationally
“Statewide, we’re definitely seeing an increase,” said Jeanne Marrazzo to NBC Entertainment
“Even if it’s not as severe as earlier variants, the number of people who are eligible to get sick is just higher.”
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The wait for a deceased donor kidney can be five years or more, and in many states, it's closer to 10 — but a UAB Surgery team has delivered a breakthrough that may end the burden of waiting. 🤍
Read about UAB'S xenotransplantation breakthrough online.
uab.edu/uabmagazine/sp…
It was recently announced that I am stepping down from my role at UAB to accept the role of president/CEO of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
This decision did not come easily. I am incredibly proud of UAB & all we've accomplished together
Read my full message: uab.edu/medicine/news/…
.@DrVickersUAB named Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center president and CEO.
cancerletter.com/in-brief/20220…
Soon @DrVickersUAB leaves UAB to become president & CEO of Memorial Sloan Kettering. At that time Anupam Agarwal will become interim dean of Heersink School of Medicine & SVP for Medicine. Dawn Bulgarella will serve as interim CEO of the UAB Health System
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I am honored to serve as interim dean of UAB Heersink School of Medicine & senior vice president of Medicine. Our enterprise has seen significant growth under the leadership of @DrVickersUAB & I am proud to continue the work he has done.
Let's move forward together in pursuit of our missions.