Dr. Hwu is the president and CEO of Moffitt Cancer Center, Florida’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. A renowned tumor immunologist, Dr. Hwu has been instrumental in advancing gene-modified T-cell therapies and chimeric antigen receptor research to enhance cancer treatment. Before joining Moffitt, he spent 17 years at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, serving as head of the cancer medicine division and holding key leadership roles, including chair of the departments of melanoma and sarcoma medical oncology. His expertise in cancer immunology and translational research has significantly impacted the field, improving patient outcomes and pioneering innovative immunotherapies.
