As associate director of the Cutaneous Biology Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Dr. Sam W. Lee works directly with a multidisciplinary team of investigators dedicated to advancing the understanding of biology. Additionally, Dr. Sam W. Lee is an associate professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School and a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).
The AACR held its 2016 annual meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, last April. The theme for the event was “Delivering Cures Through Cancer Science.”
Sessions emphasized the link between advances in research and improved patient care. At the meeting, numerous discoveries and clinical trials were discussed.
A number of respected speakers took part in the event, including Vice President Joe Biden, who addressed attendees during a plenary session entitled “Highlights 2016: Vision for the Future.” Vice president Biden expressed thanks for the dedicated work of everyone present and encouraged the group to continue the fight for the eradication of cancer.
