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Cheryl L Willman M D
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Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer CenterLaboratory Medicine and Pathology
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Rochester Minnesota
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Biographical summary
Dr. Cheryl Willman, Executive Director of Mayo Clinic Cancer Programs (nationally and globally) and Director of the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, is an internationally renowned physician scientist and a pioneer in the field of cancer individualized medicine with a track record of innovation and successful translation of discoveries to clinical trials.
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She has co-led several key NCI initiatives that are improving the lives of patients with cancer and ...
She has co-led several key NCI initiatives that are improving the lives of patients with cancer and addressing disparities in cancer care as well as cancer incidence and mortality among diverse and underserved populations. Dr.
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Willman has served in many leadership roles including NCI's Board of Scientific Advisors and the Sci...
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Willman also has held and currently holds national leadership positions in AACR, ASH, and the Leukem...
Willman has served in many leadership roles including NCI's Board of Scientific Advisors and the Scientific Advisory Board of the NCI Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research. Dr.
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Sophie Martin 10 minutes ago
Willman served as the Director and CEO of the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center. ...
Willman also has held and currently holds national leadership positions in AACR, ASH, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She was a founder of the field of Molecular Diagnostic Pathology, President of the Association of Molecular Pathologists, and is an elected fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. Prior to joining Mayo Clinic, Dr.
Willman served as the Director and CEO of the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr.
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S. Department of Energy1994Benjamin Castleman Award (National Outstanding Young Pathology Scientist)...
Willman received her medical degree from Mayo Medical School and completed her residency and postdoctoral training in pathology and cancer research at Mayo Clinic, University of New Mexico, and University of Washington.
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Education
1988Visiting ScholarHoward Hughes Medical Institute1984Clinical FellowshipAmerican Cancer Society1984Residency - Anatomic PathologyUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine1981ResidentAnatomic and Clinical Pathology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science1981Research Fellowship - Molecular BiologyMayo Clinic Rochester1981MDMayo Medical School1981Fellowship - ImmunologyNational Institutes of Health1977BA - Chemistry with HonorsSt. Olaf CollegeShow more education
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Certifications
1986Anatomic PathologyAmerican Board of Pathology - Anatomic Pathology
Awards and honors
2017Elected FellowNational Academy of Inventors2015New Mexico Humanitarian AwardAwarding Organization2013New Mexico “La Estrella” AwardAwarding Organization20122012 New Mexico Technology Council's Women in Technology AwardAwarding Organization2005New Mexico Distinguished Public Service AwardAwarding Organization200116th Annual Governor’s Award for Outstanding Women of New MexicoAwarding Organization1998Young Investigator AwardUnited States and Canadian Division, International Academy of Pathology1995Women in Science Hall of FameU.
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S. Department of Energy1994Benjamin Castleman Award (National Outstanding Young Pathology Scientist)...
S. Department of Energy1994Benjamin Castleman Award (National Outstanding Young Pathology Scientist)United States and Canadian Division, International Academy of Pathology1993Outstanding Teacher, Best LecturerUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine1993Honored at 41st Legislative Session of the State of New Mexico for Contributions to Cancer ResearchAwarding Organization1991Outstanding Teacher, Best LecturerUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine1989Teacher of the Year AwardUniversity of New Mexico Graduate School1985Stowell-Orbison Award (Outstanding Pathology Trainee)International Academy of Pathology1984Physician's Research Training FellowshipAmerican Cancer Society1984NIH Physician Scientist Five-Year Research Training AwardNational Institutes of Health1977Ken Bonde Award for Academic ExcellenceSt. Olaf College1977Department Distinction in ChemistrySt.
Olaf College1975David E. Gaardner Award in ChemistrySt.
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Olaf College1973State of Iowa ScholarState of IowaShow more awards and honors
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Olaf College1973State of Iowa ScholarState of IowaShow more awards and honors
Professional memberships
2016 - presentBoard MemberBoard of Scientific Advisors, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health2013 - presentFinance Committee MemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research2012 - presentScience Policy and Legislative Affairs Committee MemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research2009 - presentGovernment Affairs Committee MemberAmerican Society of Hematology2004 - presentPublications Committee MemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research1999 - 2001Program Committee MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology1998 - 2002Executive Committee MemberAmerican Society of Hematology1998 - 1999PresidentAssociation for Molecular Pathology1995 - 1997Program Committee MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology1994 - 1997Executive Committee MemberUnited States and Canadian Division, International Academy of Pathology1994 - presentFounder and MemberAssociation for Molecular Pathology1991 - presentAbstract ReviewerAmerican Society of Hematology1989 - 1993Education Committee MemberUnited States and Canadian Division, International Academy of Pathology1986 - presentDiplomateAmerican Board of Pathology1986 - presentMemberAmerican Board of Pathology1979 - presentDiplomateNational Board of Medical Examiners1979 - presentMemberNational Board of Medical Examiners1977 - presentMemberPhi Beta Kappa Honor SocietyShow more professional memberships
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