WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL VISITS CU FOR CANCER BRIEFING
October 2024
Top White House science official Arati Prabhakar, PhD, visited the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus on July 17 to meet with Colorado elected officials, University of Colorado leaders, and others from CU’s clinical and research communities.
It was a chance to share updates on the work of the University of Colorado Cancer Center and the Biden administration’s Cancer Moonshot program.
“I think about the talents around this table and the work that everyone has done to move the needle on cancer. It’s really a privilege to be here,” said Prabhakar, an engineer and applied physicist who is director of the White House Office of Science and Technology as well as President Joe Biden’s chief advisor on science.
Arati Prabhakar, PhD, speaks with U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette and CU Anschutz Chancellor Don Elliman, Jr., during Prabhakar's visit to the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in July.
The hour-long meeting covered an array of topics, with a focus on advancing cancer research and treatment efforts through collaboration, early detection, expanded screenings, and navigation services to improve patient experience and outcomes.
CU Cancer Center representatives and others emphasized the importance of a comprehensive approach to cancer treatment, expanding access to cutting-edge therapies, developing research partnerships with other institutions, and enhancing engagement with underserved communities. There also were conversations about the role of public health professionals in fostering community well-being.