Women In Medicine

As they collaborated on a study — presented at the virtual ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition — of blood types and COVID-19 severity, Shivi Jain, MD, found herself emphasizing one noteworthy detail about her co-author, Shivani Rao.

In this episode, former journalist Chrissy Farr joins me to discuss 2020, including reporting on a pandemic, attacks on the media, the most unbelievable stories of the year and her new role at OMERS Ventures.

Pamela Kunz, MD, provides two pieces of advice for women starting in oncology that she wishes she had known as a trainee and during her time as a junior faculty member.

Patricia W. Finn, MD, is a physician scientist focusing on the microbiome and immune-mediated pulmonary diseases. In this episode, she shares her experiences in health care, effects of the pandemic and the importance of personal care.

In 2019, the number of women enrolled in U.S. medical schools surpassed that of men, according to the American Association of Medical Colleges.

Clara A. Mason, MSN, RNC, FNP, was a trailblazer in the advanced practice oncology nursing field.

Having participated in teams that brought five drugs to market, Uma Sinha, PhD, said one of the greatest rewards of working in the biotechnology industry is seeing how novel therapies extend and improve the quality of patients’ lives.

Stephanie Lee, MD, MPH, estimated that she has “three and a half jobs.”

Many patients with breast cancer use cannabis to help relieve treatment-related adverse effects, but there is a need for better data on its safety and efficacy and improved patient-physician dialogue, according to Marisa C. Weiss, MD.

Luz Fonacier, MD, professor at NYU Long Island School of Medicine, will be installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology on Saturday, Nov. 14, during the organization’s annual scientific meeting, held virtually from Nov. 13 to 15.