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Nathan Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO @n8pennell.bsky.social · Aug 18

After 17 years at Cleveland Clinic I am starting today as Senior Vice President and Worldwide Head of Hematology and Oncology Medical Affairs at Bristol-Myers Squibb. I am so thankful to all my colleagues, friends, and patients at the Clinic and will be forever grateful for my experiences there.

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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · May 4

I spoke with NPR about the threatening letters that the Republican administration is sending to medical journals.

"It's an indication of the degree to which this administration will go to try to interfere with scientific research and the scientific community," says Carl Bergstrom, a professor of biology at the University of Washington. "They'll do just about anything and tamper with science in any way that they think will be helpful."

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Nathan Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO @n8pennell.bsky.social · May 2

Driving Knowledge to Action: Building a Better Future With Artificial Intelligence–Enabled Multidisciplinary Oncology | American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book ascopubs.org/doi/full/10.... #ASCO25 @drbonillaonc.bsky.social

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Nathan Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO @n8pennell.bsky.social · Apr 25

Larotrectinib Compared With Real-World Non–Tropomyosin Receptor Kinase Inhibitor Therapies in Patients With Tropomyosin Receptor Kinase Fusion Cancer | JCO Precision Oncology ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...

Larotrectinib Compared With Real-World Non–Tropomyosin Receptor Kinase Inhibitor Therapies in Patients With Tropomyosin Receptor Kinase Fusion Cancer | JCO Precision Oncology

PURPOSENeurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase gene fusions are oncogenic drivers of various solid tumors. Larotrectinib is a highly selective tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) inhibitor approved for pa...

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Society for Translational Oncology @sto-online.org · Apr 15

New podcast worth your time: ASCO Education: By the Book

@n8pennell.bsky.social and @drdonsdizon.bsky.social and explores the key issues shaping the future of cancer care.

An insightful listen for anyone in #oncology, #meded, or #cancerresearch.

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ASCO Education: The Evolution of the ASCO Educational Book and the Issues Shaping the Future of Oncology

On the inaugural episode of ASCO Education: By the Book, Dr. Nathan Pennell and Dr. Don Dizon share reflections on the evolution of the ASCO Educational Book, its global reach, and the role of its…

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Nathan Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO @n8pennell.bsky.social · Apr 14

So excited to kick off the first episode of our new podcast: ASCO Education: By the Book with good friend and former #EdBook editor @drdonsdizon.bsky.social!

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ASCO Education: The Evolution of the ASCO Educational Book and the Issues Shaping the Future of Oncology

On the inaugural episode of ASCO Education: By the Book, Dr. Nathan Pennell and Dr. Don Dizon share reflections on the evolution of the ASCO Educational Book, its global reach, and the role of its new...

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Jame Abraham, MD, FACP @jameabraham.bsky.social · Apr 5

Taletrectinib in ROS1+ Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer: TRUST | Journal of Clinical Oncology ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/... @n8pennell.bsky.social @ascocancer.bsky.social @oncoalert.bsky.social

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Nathan Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO @n8pennell.bsky.social · Apr 5

Enhancing Sexual Health for Cancer Survivors | American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book ascopubs.org/doi/full/10.... @ascocancer.bsky.social

Enhancing Sexual Health for Cancer Survivors

Changes to sexual function after cancer treatment are extremely prevalent, affecting up to 90% of female patients with cancer and 40%-85% of male patients with cancer. Sexual health concerns include l...

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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · Mar 11

Want to shape the future of oncology news & education? The ASCO #EdBook is seeking an Editor-in-Chief to lead our team. Apply now and make a difference: brnw.ch/21wRfD8
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Faces of Lung Cancer @dhendrickson.bsky.social · Feb 22

The Trump administration blocked key parts of the federal government’s apparatus for funding biomedical research, effectively halting progress on much of the country’s future work on illnesses like cancer despite a federal judge’s order to release grant money. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/s...

Trump Administration Stalls Scientific Research Despite Court Ruling (Gift Article)

Using an arcane law, officials have effectively delayed funding from the National Institutes of Health, leaving medical studies in jeopardy.

www.nytimes.com

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Nathan Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO @n8pennell.bsky.social · Feb 21

Agree it has lost some charm and intimacy, but the added space was of definitely needed.

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Jia Luo, MD @jia-luo.bsky.social · Feb 20

Packed room at #TTLC25 and fantastic intro talk to EGFR therapy sequencing and unanswered questions by my colleague Dr Julia Rotow

#lcsm #oncsky @danafarber.bsky.social @iaslc.bsky.social

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Nathan Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO @n8pennell.bsky.social · Feb 16

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The Erasing of American Science

How far can the Trump administration bend U.S. research before it breaks?

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Nathan Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO @n8pennell.bsky.social · Feb 14

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How Trump’s Medical Research Cuts Would Hit Colleges and Hospitals in Every State

Changes to a key funding formula will reduce research grants at hospitals and universities by billions — and may discourage future research.

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Nathan Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO @n8pennell.bsky.social · Feb 14

I just pictured you at home screaming “HEADACHES” and I really need to go to bed.

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STAT @statnews.com · Feb 14

Medicare Advantage beneficiaries who are suing UnitedHealth Group over allegedly wrongful denials of care that were based on artificial intelligence scored a victory Thursday.

Judge rules lawsuit over UnitedHealth’s AI care denials can move forward

Medicare Advantage beneficiaries who are suing UnitedHealth Group over allegedly wrongful denials of care that were based on artificial intelligence scored a victory Thursday.

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Nathan Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO @n8pennell.bsky.social · Feb 13

Did someone leave Little Debbie valentine snack cakes in the workroom of uncertain provenance and age? And did I eat them? I’ll never tell!

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Stephanie L. Graff, MD FACP FASCO @drsgraff.bsky.social · Feb 12

Promoting Reasonable Career Expectations + Maximizing Professional Fulfillment for Academic Oncologists @ascocancer.bsky.social Recs for Academic Med Ctrs ascopubs.org/doi/full/10....
@ahahospitals.bsky.social @aacicancer.bsky.social @cancerletter.com @aamctoday.bsky.social
@oncoalert.bsky.social

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Nathan Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO @n8pennell.bsky.social · Feb 11

Promoting Reasonable Career Expectations and Maximizing Professional Fulfillment for Academic Oncologists: ASCO Recommendations for Academic Medical Centers ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...

Promoting Reasonable Career Expectations and Maximizing Professional Fulfillment for Academic Oncologists: ASCO Recommendations for Academic Medical Centers

In this statement, ASCO encourages academic medical centers to change their policies and expectations to enhance and promote the professional fulfillment of academic medical oncologists. The statement...

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Nathan Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO @n8pennell.bsky.social · Feb 10

These would change your mind I think, Toledo not far from Indiana!

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Amanda Weinstein @profweinstein.bsky.social · Feb 9

Thanks to @jamessmurphy.bsky.social you can see about how much funding your state will lose each year from NIH indirect funding caps.

In Ohio, it amounts to over $170 Million annually just from the loss of indirect costs.

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Nathan Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO @n8pennell.bsky.social · Feb 9

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Nathan Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO @n8pennell.bsky.social · Feb 9

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Nathan Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO @n8pennell.bsky.social · Feb 9

Asombrosa!

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Yvonne Diaz @yvonnediaz.bsky.social · Feb 7

Last year the spaces for our ALK Summit were filled in just 5 days. We've got another great line up planned this year. Encourage our patient and caregiver community to register now. Link below 👇

ALK Positive Inc. @alkpositive.bsky.social · Feb 6

🌟2025 ALK+ Summit registration is now open!🌟

Join us in beautiful San Diego, CA, July 18-20 to connect with your ALK community and hear the latest updates in research and treatment options. Last year's summit reached capacity quickly—sign up now to secure your spot! secure.qgiv.com/for/alksummi...

ALK+ Summit 2025

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