Oncology and clinical research
Discuss the clinical and organizational considerations involved in advancing cancer research and developing meaningful evidence.
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Victoria Manax Rutson, MD
Connecting oncology, clinical evidence and healthcare innovation
Oncology, clinical research, drug development and healthcare investment.
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Oncology, clinical research, drug development and healthcare investment
Victoria Manax Rutson, MD, is a medical oncologist, biotechnology executive and General Partner at Eckuity Capital. Her background spans clinical development, commercialization and healthcare investment.
She previously held executive roles at Celgene and served as the inaugural Chief Medical Officer of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. She brings clinical and industry perspectives to discussions about oncology research, evidence generation and bringing healthcare innovations into practice.
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