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Mary Jones Hudson Distinguished Professor of Geriatric Oncology
Director, Geriatric Oncology Program
UNC-Chapel Hill
Breast Cancer
Geriatric Oncology Program
Area of Interest
My major area of interest is cancer care in older patients with a special focus on breast cancer. I also have a major interest in molecular aging and the role chemotherapy plays in this phenomenon.
Awards and Honors
- Doctor of Science (Honorary), Lafayette College, Easton PA
- Past Chair, Subspecialty Board on Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Past member: Board of Directors, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Co-Chair, Cancer in the Elderly Working Group, Alliance Cooperative Group (previously Cancer and Leukemia Group B)
- Susan G. Komen for the Cure – Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction in Clinical Research, 2021
- OncLive Giants of Cancer Care Award, 2017
- BJ Kennedy Award in Geriatric Oncology- American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2008
- Mary Jones Hudson Distinguished Professorship in Geriatric Oncology
News and Stories
UNC researchers to present at American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting
UNC and UNC Lineberger researchers and trainees will be presenting talks and participating in scientific and educational panels and discussions on the latest cancer research at the ASCO Annual Meeting.
Cancer and Aging Research Symposium highlights latest findings, promotes collaboration
The symposium drew together experts from academia and industry to share laboratory and clinical research focused on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and survivorship care for older adults.
