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Research into the intestinal microbiome — the bacteria, fungi, and viruses that live inside the human digestive tract — points to a meaningful connection between the health of the gut and outcomes for people with cancer.
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Chief Physician Executive’s Seminar
The MSK Chief Physician Executive’s Seminar is hosted by Lisa DeAngelis, MD, Chief Physician Executive of MSK and Scott M. and Lisa G. Stuart Chair; Scott Stuart, Chair of the MSK Board of Trustees; and Ian Cook, Vice Chair of the MSK Board.
Featured speakers
Urvi A. Shah, MD
Dr. Shah is a hematologist- oncologist with expertise in diagnosing and treating plasma cell disorders.
Jonathan Peled, MD, PhD
Dr. Peled is a medical oncologist who specializes in bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapies for blood cancers, including leukemias, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome, and lymphoma.
The influence of nutrition and the gut microbiome on cancer
Join us to learn about the gut microbiome and cancer with MSK myeloma specialist Urvi Shah, MD, and bone marrow transplant specialist and cellular therapist Jonathan Peled, MD, PhD.
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Gut health and cancer
Dr. Peled and Dr. Shah will discuss the latest MSK research on how these microorganisms affect patients’ responses to certain treatments, as well as the impact of good nutrition on the microbiome and the prevention of cancer.
What to expect
- On event day
- Agenda
Join via Zoom or by phone
When you RSVP, we will send you instructions about how to join the seminar on event day.
Participate in the Q&A
Submit questions for the speakers when you RSVP, or in the virtual chat on event day.
The influence of nutrition and the gut microbiome on cancer
- 8:00 a.m. Welcome
- 8:05 a.m. Featured speakers
- 8:40 a.m. Question and answers session
- 9:00 a.m. Adjourn
On event day
Join via Zoom or by phone
When you RSVP, we will send you instructions about how to join the seminar on event day.
Participate in the Q&A
Submit questions for the speakers when you RSVP, or in the virtual chat on event day.
Agenda
The influence of nutrition and the gut microbiome on cancer
- 8:00 a.m. Welcome
- 8:05 a.m. Featured speakers
- 8:40 a.m. Question and answers session
- 9:00 a.m. Adjourn
Questions? Please contact us.
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