Dr. Michael Pitman, director of the Columbia center, said “It became clear to me that musical theater performers are athletes, and they’re going to have the same problems getting back onstage."
Anyone, anywhere can raise funds for cancer research at Columbia in this year’s Ride to End Cancer by cycling, walking, running, or completing a challenge of their choice on or before Oct. 3.
The grant to the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons will help medical researchers speed the application of scientific discoveries, so that new treatments can be delivered to patients faster.
The award launches the Columbia-Pfizer Clinical Trials Diversity Initiative. The Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center will also be involved in the effort.
Wang received the prize, awarded annually to immigrants whose work demonstrates exceptional insight or innovation, for his development of synthetic biology tools.
With $10 million from Pfizer, the Initiative aims to increase the participation of underrepresented minorities in clinical trials and enhance the diversity of clinical researchers.
