Moffitt Cancer Center launches new podcast, The ImmunoVerse, hosted by CEO Dr. Patrick Hwu
Podcast highlights visionaries in immunotherapy and the breakthroughs that are transforming lives
2025-04-24
(Press-News.org) TAMPA, Fla. — Moffitt Cancer Center has launched The ImmunoVerse, a new podcast hosted by President and CEO Patrick Hwu, M.D. A world-renowned physician-scientist and tumor immunologist, Hwu will bring immunotherapy discoveries to life through the voices of those advancing the groundbreaking field.
Each episode of The ImmunoVerse will feature conversations with leading physicians and scientists in the field, including prominent guests like Dr. Steven Rosenberg of the National Cancer Institute. Through engaging discussions, listeners will meet the visionaries leading the field of immunotherapy, unravel the mysteries of the immune system and explore breakthroughs that are changing lives.
“Early in my career, cancer immunotherapy was met with much skepticism,” Hwu said, “but it has transformed how we approach cancer, catapulting us into a new era. With The ImmunoVerse, we can highlight these groundbreaking discoveries and spark conversation, inspiration and hope for cancer patients, scientists, physicians and anyone interested in the future of cancer care and research.”
The inaugural episode of The ImmunoVerse launched April 24. Episode 1 features Rosenberg, chief of the Surgery Branch at the National Cancer Institute’s Center for Cancer Research and one of the most prominent figures in cancer research and immunotherapy.
Episodes of The ImmunoVerse will be released monthly and feature experts from Moffitt Cancer Center and institutions from around the world. The podcast is available on all major podcast platforms or at Moffitt.org/Immunoverse.
About Moffitt Cancer Center
Moffitt is dedicated to one lifesaving mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. The Tampa-based facility is one of only 57 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, a distinction that recognizes Moffitt’s scientific excellence, multidisciplinary research, and robust training and education. Moffitt’s expert nursing staff is recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with Magnet® status, its highest distinction. For more information, call 1-888-MOFFITT (1-888-663-3488), visit MOFFITT.org, and follow the momentum on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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