City of Hope

City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., has received a historic $150 million gift from entrepreneur and philanthropist A. Emmet Stephenson Jr. and his daughter Tessa Stephenson Brand to fund pancreatic cancer research. The gift is the single largest in City of Hope’s 111-year history. The centerpiece of this gift is the $1 million Stephenson Prize, one of the largest privately funded awards for scientific investigation, which will be awarded annually to a leading scientist or team making the most promising advancements in pancreatic cancer research, treatments and cures. The prize is open to individual investigators and teams driving innovation at institutions around the world. The Stephensons are entrepreneurs who believe in groundbreaking innovation and City of Hope as a pioneer driving transformational change in cancer care. We are honored to receive their visionary gift, which will bring new hope to patients and their families. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XJXEJJ

Every year at our Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix locations, City of Hope honors survivorship and a growing number of patients who reach a milestone marking five or more years since they began treatment. Celebrate Life is our way of honoring the strength, determination and spirit of survivors who entrust us with their care. Year after year, we are privileged to officially recognize a new class of celebrants. This year's events: - Chicago: October 11 - Atlanta: October 25 - Phoenix: November 8 More details: https://bit.ly/3Y6vcSm

Congratulations to Kristin Bertell, City of Hope’s chief philanthropy officer, on being recognized by Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Class of 2024” Leaders of Influence: Nonprofit and Philanthropy. This prestigious recognition celebrates trailblazers in the nonprofit sector — remarkable individuals who have forged powerful partnerships and developed strategies to meet the growing needs of our community and beyond. In her nine years as chief philanthropy officer, Kristin has been fundamental in orchestrating a philanthropic vision, building upon and growing City of Hope’s extensive grassroots network of philanthropic partners. Today, while some nonprofits have experienced a steady decline in donor giving, Kristin has effectively tripled fundraising revenue to over $300 million since 2023. In fact, all research, investments, expanded access and compassionate care at City of Hope can be traced back to philanthropy. Currently overseeing more than 250 staff in executing a diverse portfolio of fundraising programs, Kristin led the charge in evolving the organization’s 100-plus-year fundraising platform into the industry-leading, mission-driven, philanthropic enterprise it is today. Kristin reflects on this honor, saying: "For more than 100 years, City of Hope’s mission has been deeply rooted in philanthropy. For me, it’s such an honor to be in this role at City of Hope, leading my amazing team and partnering with our extraordinary community of donors and volunteers to harness the power of philanthropy to yield tangible and meaningful results for as many patients as possible.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/erkCgTT7

Thanks to everyone who attended our sessions and presentations during the 2024 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting. Kristin Higgins, MD, chief clinical officer at City of Hope Atlanta, recaps key studies City of Hope presented.

In a rapidly evolving health care landscape, leadership development has become a critical need. Matthew Loscalzo, LCSW, professor emeritus in the Department of Supportive Care Medicine and founder of supportive medicine at City of Hope, has designed a unique leadership training series tailored for health care professionals. While the series is specifically crafted to address the challenges in health care, it is also open to anyone interested in building and enhancing their leadership skills, regardless of industry. We spoke to Loscalzo, Eleana Liou, Ed.D., M.P.A., PHR, program director in the Department of Supportive Care Medicine, and Karen Clark, M.S., director of Supportive Care Research and Training, to learn more about the Matthew Loscalzo Leadership Training Series, taking place via live webinars Oct. 8 through Nov. 14.

Congratulations to Colton Ladbury, M.D., assistant professor of radiation oncology at City of Hope Los Angeles and City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center, on receiving the inaugural ARRO Resident Educator of the Year Award from the Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). The award was presented to Dr. Ladbury at the ASTRO annual meeting, where he also received the 2024 Quick Pitch Recognition Award. “I think one of the most important things we can do as academic radiation oncologists is help nurture the next generations of radiation oncologists, as it allows us to extend our impact even to other physicians patients,” said Dr. Ladbury. “It is a huge honor to be recognized for educational contributions to the City of Hope radiation oncology program (which I truly believe is a hidden gem and one of the top programs in the country). My hope is to continue to make educational resources and teaching more accessible to residents nationwide as a means of lifting up our specialty as a whole.” #ASTRO24

As a national leader in supportive care, City of Hope is proud to be a founding member of the new Together for Supportive Cancer Care coalition. Together with leading organizations across the country that are working to improve equitable access to whole-person cancer care, the coalition aims to create a future where every person with cancer receives the holistic approach to care they need. The newly founded coalition, and our role as a founding member, reinforces City of Hope’s commitment to supportive care and the tremendous impact it has on patients, families and society. Our Department of Supportive Care Medicine was the first in the U.S. to fully integrate supportive care specialties into patients’ clinical care and is now one of the largest programs of its kind today.    Discover the impactful work that we’re doing alongside The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation: https://lnkd.in/ed-uaPwm #SupportiveCancerCare #Healthcare 

Percy Lee, MD, FASTRO, vice chair of clinical research in the Department of Radiation Oncology at City of Hope and medical director of radiation oncology at City of Hope Orange County and Coastal Region Radiation Oncology, will moderate an education session tomorrow at the 2024 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting. Join Dr. Lee on Monday, Sept. 30, at 10:45 a.m. ET for, “Best Practices in the Management of Oligometastatic and Oligoprogressive Liver Metastases.” Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XzqZ8s #ASTRO24

Meet our team and learn about career opportunities at City of Hope during the 2024 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting. Visit us at Booth No. 2407! #ASTRO24

Kristin Higgins, MD, chief clinical officer at City of Hope Atlanta, invites you to visit City of Hope’s booth during the 2024 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting. Stop by Booth No. 2407 in the exhibition hall to meet our team. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3N0MTMV #ASTRO24