In this enlightening episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast, we sit down with Mary Beckerle, CEO of Huntsman Cancer Institute, to discuss groundbreaking advancements in cancer research and treatment. Discover how the Utah Population Database and collaborative efforts with institutions like the University of Utah and Intermountain Healthcare are revolutionizing cancer care.
00:00 - Inherited Cancer Susceptibility 01:05 - Introduction and Personal Connection 02:04 - Progress in Cancer Research 03:03 - Advances in Cancer Treatment 03:25 - Collaboration in Utah 04:24 - Children's Cancer Research 05:24 - Fertility Considerations 05:46 - Unique Healthcare Partnership 06:11 - Spirit of Collaboration 07:08 - Localized Cancer Care 08:00 - New Cancer Center in Vineyard 09:05 - Educational Collaborations 12:27 - BYU's Medical School 13:01 - Addressing Rural Cancer Care 14:10 - Huntsman at Home Program 15:43 - Medical Data Challenges 16:33 - Legacy of John Huntsman 18:10 - Contributions to Cancer Genetics 20:10 - Personalized Medicine 21:46 - National Recognition 22:42 - Silicon Slope Summit 24:26 - John Huntsman's Vision 26:31 - Personal Recollections 27:03 - Career Path 31:17 - Future of Cancer Treatment 34:24 - Challenging Cancers 35:06 - Lung Cancer Treatment 36:10 - Evolution of Treatment Methods 37:01 - CAR-T Cell Therapy 38:51 - Typical Day of a CEO 40:06 - AI in Cancer Research 42:31 - AI and Health Initiatives 45:26 - Talent Pipeline 47:32 - Relationship with University of Utah
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Huntsman Cancer Institute CEO Mary Beckerle

In this enlightening episode of the Silicon Slopes Podcast, we sit down with Mary Beckerle, CEO of Huntsman Cancer Institute, to discuss groundbreaking advancements in cancer research and treatment. Discover how the Utah Population Database and collaborative efforts with institutions like the University of Utah and Intermountain Healthcare are revolutionizing cancer care. 00:00 - Inherited [&hellip;]