We Set the Model: Roswell Park Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Pivotal Congressional Visit
Panel discussion and media event
Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 – 11-11:45 a.m.
Streamed live from the Hohn Auditorium, Research Studies Center, Roswell Park
Hear from Roswell Park leaders, researchers, Congressman Brian Higgins and a longtime cancer survivor as Roswell Park marks the 50th anniversary of a visit to the cancer center by a congressional subcommittee and Roswell Park’s influence on the national cancer centers program established through the National Cancer Act of 1971.
Participants:
- Congressman Brian Higgins, co-chair of the U.S. House of Representatives Cancer Caucus
- Candace S. Johnson, PhD, President and CEO, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Elisa Rodriguez, PhD, MS, Chief Diversity and Equity Officer for Faculty, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Adam Sumlin, PhD, MBA, Assistant Professor of Oncology, Department of Cell Stress Biology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
- A longtime cancer survivor treated at Roswell Park
- Moderator: Rebecca Vogt, Roswell Park Media Relations Specialist
UPDATE: View the event in its entirety on our blog.
