The Power of Community for Women in Science and Research

At a recent symposium hosted by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research in honor of International Women’s Day, Dr. Katelyn Byrne, Assistant Professor of Cell, Developmental & Cancer Biology at OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, shared insights spanning pancreatic cancer immunotherapy and the power of community for women in science leadership positions. Afterwards, she sat down with Oncology Data Advisor to share more about her work investigating immune responses to better target pancreatic cancer and perspectives highlighting how culture and mentorship directly influence innovation.