NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Karen M. Winkfield, MD, PhD, has been nominated as a candidate for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Board of Directors by the ASCO Nominating Committee.
Dr. Winkfield is the executive director of the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance, professor of Radiation Oncology and Ingram Professor of Cancer Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and professor of Medicine at Meharry Medical College.
Founded in 1964, ASCO’s mission is to conquer cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality, equitable patient care. ASCO is governed by a volunteer board of directors, elected by member oncologists. These board members represent some of the nation’s top experts in cancer treatment and research.
This year, 15 distinguished members have been selected as candidates for leadership positions by the ASCO nominating committee. Eligible members are encouraged to cast their vote from November 3 to December 7, 2021.
More information, including a complete list of nominated candidates, is available here.
