Oct 19, 202641 minS2
This episode is all about the vital role mentorship plays in cultivating the next generation of cancer researchers and clinicians. As a cornerstone of our mission of cancer care, research, and education, mentorship...
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Cancer Luminaries
Hosted by CFB · science · EN
About this Podcast:
Season 2 of Cancer Luminaries spotlights the groundbreaking work and visionary leadership shaping cancer care and research at the University of Chicago today. Through conversations with leading faculty, the season highlights the rich history, expertise, and innovation driving progress—while exploring future ambitions as UChicago prepares to open its new Cancer Pavilion. Featuring personal stories and perspectives, this season offers insight into current breakthroughs, evolving approaches to treatment, and the people advancing the field, all while amplifying UChicago’s voice on the national stage. 2024 was the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center’s 50th anniversary of National Cancer Institute designation, thus we planned a year full of events to honor our past, communicate our present, and envision our future. Season 1 of Cancer Luminaries Season 1 was our effort to learn more about the lives and careers of our Alumni Stars
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What is Cancer Luminaries about?
Season 2 of Cancer Luminaries spotlights the groundbreaking work and visionary leadership shaping cancer care and research at the University of Chicago today. Through conversations with leading faculty, the season highlights the rich history, expertise, and innovation driving progress, while exploring future ambitions as UChicago prepares to open its new Cancer Pavilion.
Who hosts Cancer Luminaries?
Cancer Luminaries is hosted by CFB. The show has published 14 episodes to date.
What has Cancer Luminaries covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Dr. Wendy Stock and Dr. Toyosi Odenike on Mentorship" (19 October 2026, 41 minutes), "Dr. Maryellen Giger and Dr. Alex Pearson on AI and Machine Learning in Cancer" (29 July 2026, 44 minutes), and "Dr. Soni Smith and Dr. Kay Macleod on Leadership" (23 June 2026, 41 minutes).
How often does Cancer Luminaries publish?
Cancer Luminaries publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 14 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Cancer Luminaries?
Booking probability for Cancer Luminaries is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Cancer Luminaries requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Cancer Luminaries's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Cancer Luminaries?
The strongest fits for Cancer Luminaries are Scientific Research & Development and Hospitals. Cancer Luminaries has a science audience.
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CFB hosts Cancer Luminaries, a science podcast with 14 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jul 29, 202644 minS2
In this episode of Cancer Luminaries, host Camilla Frost-Brewer speaks with Dr. Maryellen Giger and Dr. Alex Pearson about how AI and machine learning are transforming cancer research and care at UChicago. They discuss...
- Jun 23, 202641 min
This episode centers on how strong, collaborative leadership at the University of Chicago is driving innovation and shaping the future of cancer research and patient care. The conversation explores the personal...
May 7, 202638 minIn this enlightening episode of Cancer Luminaries Season 2, host Camilla Frost-Brewer is joined by UChicago’s oncology luminaries, Dr. Brandon Pierce and Dr. Marcia Tan, for a deep dive into the world of cancer...
- Mar 5, 202636 minS2
Welcome to the second season of Cancer Luminaries, the show where we talk to UChicago oncology leaders who are driving innovation, shaping patient care, and envisioning a future free of cancer. In this episode, host...
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- Dec 17, 202426 minS1
In this episode, host Camilla Frost-Brewer interviews Alumni Star Tina Shih, PhD, Professor of Health Economics and Director of the Program in Cancer Health Economics Research at UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer...
- Sep 24, 20241h 30mS1
In this special episode, Camilla Frost-Brewer held a fireside conversation with two former directors and one current director to learn what it is like to lead a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and how...
- Sep 10, 202435 minS1
Host Camilla Frost-Brewer has a conversation with Alumni Star Angela Bradbury, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Abramson Cancer Center. Dr. Bradbury is a medical oncologist with...
- Aug 29, 202422 minS1
Host Camilla Frost-Brewer gets to know Alumni Star and cancer immunologist Stefani Spranger, PhD, Associate Professor of Biology at the Koch Institute for Integrative Biology at MIT. Dr. Spranger studies how the body’s...
- Jul 22, 202425 minS1
Host Camilla Frost-Brewer spends time with Alumni Star and translational cancer researcher Huiping Liu, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine...
- Jul 19, 202431 minS1
Camilla Frost-Brewer is joined by Alumni Star and visionary translational researcher, Dr. Suzanne Conzen, who discovered the role of the stress hormone receptor, glucocorticoid receptor, in driving particularly...
- May 16, 202433 minS1
Camilla Frost-Brewer talks with star alumnus Charles Rudin, MD, PhD, deputy director of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and thoracic oncologist, about choosing a career path that allowed him to sit on the fence...
- Apr 25, 202439 minS1
This episode features alumni star and nationally renowned cancer disparities researcher Otis W. Brawley, SB’81, MD’85, the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Oncology and Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University. He...
- Apr 17, 202433 minS1
The debut episode of the Cancer Luminaries podcast features alumni star Todd Golub, MD, founding faculty member and now director of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. Dr. Golub is a world leader in applying genomic...
Recent guests
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Alex Pearson
behaviour change and obesity expert, DLF Seeds
B
Brandon Pierce
general dentist, University of Chicago
D
Dr. Sonali Smith
University of Chicago
M
Mitchell Posner
UChicago
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