The American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

The American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting

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.

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About Sam W. Lee

Sam W. Lee, deputy director of the Cutaneous Biology Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, has three decades of experience in biology research. San W. Lee earned his PhD in genetics from the University of California in 1988 and completed postdoctoral training in pharmaceutical chemistry and cancer genetics.

Sam W. Lee began teaching in 1991 at the University of Michigan Medical School as an assistant professor of cancer biology. He went on to become an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. He as also held hospital appointments at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital, where he currently helps lead the team of researchers in the Cutaneous Biology Research Center.

Dr. Lee has served on a number of research committees throughout his career, and has delivered 50 presentations on his research to various organizations. He has focused much of his career on cancer biology.

In his free time, Sam W. Lee enjoys traveling, cooking, and seeing Broadway shows. He also practices meditation and Tai Chi, plays tennis, swims, and reads history books.