Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell earned her stripes while working at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. During her tenure as physician-in-chief and chair of the department of medicine, she was tapped to lead the National Cancer Institute in November.
In her new role, she will play an integral part in the White House’s Cancer Moonshot initiatives.
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