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UAB COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER
Director
Edward E. Partridge, M.D.
news from the director
Deputy Director
Ravi Bhatia, M.D.
Associate Directors
Etty Benveniste, Ph.D.
Smita Bhatia, M.D, M.P.H.
Mary-Ann Bjornsti, Ph.D.
Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, Ph.D., R.D.
Harry Erba, M.D., Ph.D.
Martin Heslin, M.D.
Isabel Scarinci, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Richard Whitley, M.D.
Director Emeritus and Advisor to the Director
Albert F. LoBuglio, M.D.
center as designated by the National
Senior Advisors
Kirby I. Bland, M.D.
James Bonner, M.D.
Herbert Chen, M.D.
Mona Fouad, M.D., M.P.H.
and the only one in the five-state region
Associate Director for Administration
Michael Bertram, Ph.D., M.B.A.
OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Development Coordinator
Alex Huffman
Director of Communications
Beena Thannickal
Director of Education and Supportive Services
Teri Hoenemeyer, Ph.D., M.S.
Editor, Communications and Publications
Josh Till, APR
Manager, Corporate Development and Special Events
Melissa Juliano Donaldson
Senior Director of Development and Community Relations
Lisa Roth
As director of the UAB Comprehensive
Cancer Center, I’m often asked what
sets UAB apart when it comes to cancer
research and treatment. My answer is
there in our name – “comprehensive.”
UAB is the only comprehensive cancer
Cancer Institute in the state of Alabama,
considered to be the Deep South. We
have held that designation for more than
40 years, which is a testament to the
groundbreaking and innovative work
being done here.
We recently received renewal of our
an impact in the fight against cancer. In
NCI designation, and in this issue of UAB
particular, I am extremely proud of our
Comprehensive Cancer Center Magazine,
Young Supporters Board, whose annual
we take a closer look at what that
fundraising event, Fiesta Ball, was their
status means for both cancer research
most successful yet and has become a
and treatment. We’ll explain that
“can’t miss” event in Birmingham.
“comprehensive” isn’t just a word to us.
It’s a driving force for everything we do.
being done here at the Cancer Center,
and I firmly believe that the best is still
In this issue, we’ll also introduce you
I am extremely proud of the work
to UAB’s new chair of the Department of
yet to come. We will achieve a world
Surgery, Herbert Chen, M.D., who also
where cancer is no longer a major
serves as a senior advisor for the Cancer
public health problem, and we will get
Center. Dr. Chen comes to UAB from the
there with your support of your UAB
Medical Advisor
Edward E. Partridge, M.D.
University of Wisconsin and is a huge
Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Project Manager
Josh Till, APR
and honored to have him join our senior
UAB COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER MAGAZINE
Editor
Josh Till, APR
recruit for our institution. I’m excited
Writers
Tyler Greer
Beena Thannickal
Josh Till, APR
leadership team.
Art Director
Erick Guillen
and in this issue we highlight several of
Copy Editor
Josh Till, APR
Photographers
Sarah Shepherd
Mike Strawn
Josh Till, APR
Steve Wood
Printing
American Printing Co.
Produced by the Office of Development and
Community Relations.
Support from our community remains
critical to the success of our mission,
Edward Partridge, M.D.
Director and Evalina B. Spencer
Chair in Oncology
our partners who are helping us make
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