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Treatment resistance: One of oncology’s challenges

Learn how researchers are working to address this challenge in cancer treatment.

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How biomarkers can help find suitable treatments

Biomarkers can help care teams identify treatment options shown to be effective in lung cancer subtypes.

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How antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) might change treatment

Antibody-drug conjugates are changing the landscape of cancer treatments.

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Predicting treatment responses and working to improve outcomes

Biomarkers may help predict outcomes and can provide understanding of the ways cancer responds to treatment.

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The people behind the breakthroughs

Meet the minds turning the tide in cancer research.

Portrait of Dr. Steffan, who studies the uniqueness of each person’s cancer to help an oncologist choose a treatment best suited for the person they are treating

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Dr. Steffan Ho

Head, Translational Oncology at Pfizer
Steffan lost his father to cancer and now helps oncologists find the most effective, specific treatment for people they are treating.

Portrait photo of Dr. Astrid, who leads the Cancer Cell Biology team at Pfizer

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Dr. Astrid Ruefli-Brasse

Head of Cancer Cell Biology, Pfizer Oncology
Astrid's personal journey to helping lead new cancer therapies began when she saw the impact neuroblastoma had on her younger cousin.

Portrait of Dr. Scott, who heads the ADC Discovery and Cancer Immunology group at Pfizer

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Dr. Scott Peterson

Head of ADC Discovery and Cancer Immunology, Pfizer Oncology
Scott's life's mission to take on cancer began at an early age with a passion for biology.

Portrait photo of Dr. Kathleen, who leads the group of research scientists who are advancing antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) into clinical trials

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Dr. Kathleen Keegan

Head of Post-CAN Research, Pfizer Oncology
Kathleen's childhood dreams of being a doctor evolved when she fell in love with research.

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