Stanford Cancer Institute Breakthroughs in Cancer: Karen Knudsen, PhD, MBA

Dr. Karen Knudsen, PhD, MBA, Executive Strategic Advisor and Immediate Past CEO of the American Cancer Society, discusses strategies to expand access to cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and survivorship. As part of Stanford Cancer Institute’s Breakthroughs in Cancer series, her lecture highlights key advancements and challenges in reducing cancer’s impact.

Key Takeaways:

• Equitable Access is Essential: Expanding prevention, screening, and treatment to underserved communities is critical.

• Innovative Therapies Drive Progress: Precision medicine and immunotherapy are improving survival rates and patient outcomes.

• Collaboration is Key: Partnerships between researchers, healthcare providers, and policymakers accelerate real-world impact.

Held on February 11, 2025, at Stanford University, this lecture underscores the urgent need for action in the fight against cancer.