oncology clinical trials

This episode features an interview with Dr. William Williams, CEO of Briacell Therapeutics, a biotech company based in Philadelphia that is dedicated to developing novel immunotherapies to fight cancer and improve patient lives.

Dr. Williams is a seasoned biopharmaceutical executive with over 35 years of industry and academic expertise, including significant clinical management in multinational pharmaceutical companies like Incyte Corporation and GlaxoSmithKline. Dr. Williams has facilitated the entry of over 20 compounds into the clinic, including approvals for ruxolitinib (Jakafi) and baricitinib (Olumiant).

BriaCell is developing cell therapies for the treatment of advanced breast cancer and has promising compounds, including Bria-IMT, that are currently being evaluated in clinical trials. BriaCell recently received FDA approval for its Bria-IMT Combination pivotal study design in advanced metastatic breast cancer.

Tune into this episode to hear from Dr. Williams about BriaCell’s novel cell therapies for cancer and what the future of immunotherapy and personalized treatments may look like.

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In this week’s Xtalks Life Science podcast episode, Ayesha and the editorial team spoke with Dr. Monique Gary, or Dr. Mo, a breast surgical oncologist, researcher, advocate and expert on cancer and healthcare disparities.

Dr. Mo is passionate about developing integrative, holistic and innovative approaches to cancer treatment, prevention and survivorship both locally and throughout the world. She serves on the board of several community organizations and was recognized as a Leading Physicians of the World and Top Breast Surgeon in Pennsylvania for 2017, 2018 and 2019. 

On the show, Dr. Mo spoke about disparities in breast cancer treatment and care. particularly among minorities, including Black women. She shared ways in which patients can advocate for themselves; discussed some of the advancements in breast cancer screening and prevention; improving clinical trial participation; and the importance of strengthening relationships and communication between patient and physician communities. Hear the informative and insightful conversation in this episode.

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The Oncology Journal Club - Delivering Oncology News Differently

The Oncology Podcast, brought to you by Oncology News Australia, is proud to present Episode 39 in our series The Oncology Journal Club.

In today’s special ASCO 2021 episode Eva Segelov and Hans Prenen chew the ASCO 2021 fat with Bishal Gyawali.  It’s a thorough and entertaining discussion covering practice changing developments, global oncology, drug approval processes and controversial trials.  

Full bios and links to the paper are available on our website.

For the latest oncology news visit www.oncologynews.com.au and for regular oncology updates for healthcare professionals, subscribe for free to get the weekly The Oncology Newsletter.

The Oncology Podcast - An Australian Oncology Perspective