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Victor E. Velculescu – Candidate for President Elect of AACR

OncoDaily GU · Lycoming Career and Technology Center, PA · 6 days ago
OTHRFull-time

The voting for the 2025 AACR Annual Election is now open, where members will vote for the next President-Elect, Treasurer, five Board Members, and four members of the Nominating Committee. This year, Victor E. Velculescu, MD, PhD, FAACR is a candidate for President Elect for AACR.

About the role

Victor E. Velculescu is a Professor of Genetic Medicine, Medicine, Pathology, and Oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He is also the co-leader of the Lung and Head and Neck Cancer Program and an affiliate faculty member of the Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, the Institute of Computational Medicine, and the McKusick-Nathans Institute of Genetic Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Velculescu serves as the co-director of Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics and the director of the Cancer Genomics Laboratory at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. He is also an affiliate faculty member in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Responsibilities

  • Leading the development and implementation of AACR’s strategic initiatives and programs
  • Representing the AACR in external forums and collaborations
  • Overseeing the organization's financial management and resource allocation
  • Collaborating with the Board of Directors to set strategic direction and goals

Requirements

  • A strong background in cancer research and related fields
  • Experience in leading large-scale research projects and teams
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines

Qualifications

  • MD, PhD, or equivalent degree
  • Board certification in oncology or related field
  • At least 10 years of relevant professional experience

Skills

  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Expertise in cancer genomics and precision medicine
  • Experience in managing large-scale research projects
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continued professional development and collaboration
  • Access to cutting-edge research facilities and resources
  • Opportunities to influence the future of cancer research and policy

Pay

Details on compensation are not specified in the provided information.

Schedule

Details on working hours are not specified in the provided information.

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