The Our Stories Podcast

Episode 85: Krystyna Morgan & Evan Thoman

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Caroline Peacock, LCSW, MDiv) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:06:02 +0000

The HMO Wellness program is delighted that two of Emory's most impactful Wellness Champions have joined us for this episode of the Our Stories podcast. In this episode you will get to hear from both Krystyna Morgan, MPH, NBC-HWC who serves as Director of the Emory WHSC Office of Well-Being (EmWELL) and Evan Thoman, PhD, PMP, CWP the former Chief Well-Being Officer for Emory Healthcare. Krystyna describes her journey through business, law, and project management into healthcare wellness and lifestyle medicine. Being with people and connecting people with healthy resources is fulfilling work for Krystyna, who is not only knowledgeable about best practices for wellbeing but also personally very dedicated to activities that "add life to the years, not only years to the life." Evan started his wellness practices as a conditioning coach in West VA before he transitioned to corporate wellness which included work with NASA (he has worn the space suit and held the moon rock). Finding fun at work, connecting people with peers and knowing how to "refill" his energies outside of work keep Evan going with complex task of providing Wellness offerings to thousands of Emory Healthcare employees. We are all benefiting from the Wellness culture EmWell is creating! Take a listen and learn more about the wonderful work our colleagues are doing for us!

Episode 84: Jesse Handler, MD, PhD

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Caroline Peacock, LCSW, MDiv) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:52:08 +0000

Jesse Handler, MD, PhD is our special guest for this episode of the Our Stories podcast series! In this episode Dr Handler shares his inspiration for going into medicine, oncology, and cancer research. His intrigue with cancer biology started way back in high school with a guest lecturer, who later would become Dr Handler's first lab mentor when he was an undergraduate. When not in the lab or clinic, Dr Handler enjoys a good meal, time outside and time with family. We are so fortunate that Dr Handler has joined us in Atlanta, especially given his affection for NYC's big energy and diverse food scene. Be sure to take a listen to get to know one of our newest clinical researchers!

Episode 83: Udhay Grewal, MBBS

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Caroline Peacock, LCSW, MDiv) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:19:16 +0000

HMO Wellness is so very pleased to bring this feel good episode with Dr Udhay Grewal to you! Dr Udhay Grewal has joined the NET group on the GI team after training in Iowa where he "caught the bug" for this type of work. Expert mentors in Iowa helped him develop a passion for the unique science of NETs as well as the opportunity for comprehensive patient care in oncology. Outside of oncology, Dr Grewal enjoys music, spends time with family and friends and practices mediation to preserve his positive energy. Remembering his "why" for going into medicine helps keep him grounded and on track during challenging times. Take a listen to hear about the "why" and more!

Episode 82: Nate Wilson, MD

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Caroline Peacock, LCSW, MDiv) — Wed, 4 Feb 2026 14:57:17 +0000

What a delight to present a podcast conversation with Dr Nate Wilson, one of HMO's newest faculty members. In this podcast you will get to hear about Dr Wilson's enthusiasm for multiple medical specialties, and how he found his way to oncology, and then melanoma. Interest in helping people, taking care of the whole person, was instrumental in his choice of medicine as a career, and his specialization was inspired by many thoughtful mentors in MI and TX. Outside of cancer care, Dr Wilson is able to renew his energy and protect his wellbeing with family time and exercise which have been lifelong practices for him (both his origin family in MI, growing young family in ATL). Dr Wilson shares with us his remarkedly kind thoughts about HMO and WCI, as well as his plans for practicing whole person medicine going forward. How lucky we are to have Dr Wilson with us!

Episode 81: Laura Donovan, MD

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Caroline Peacock, LCSW, MDiv) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:35:43 +0000

HMO Wellness is excited to present a conversation with one of our new neuro-oncologists, Laura Donovan, MD, in this episode of the Our Stories podcast. In this episode you will get to hear about Dr Donovan's journey into medicine, a plan she had since childhood, and then into neurology and eventually to the space of caring for people dealing with brain tumors. One of her mentors in NYC was instrumental in helping her "frameshift" into a mindset of having skills to help people create and deal with "plan B," the plan you have to make with cancer becomes part of your life. Dr Donovan is looking forward to working with the entire neuro oncology team and recalls fondly her days of being an Emory medical student when she experienced the "collegiality and camaraderie" of the Emory community. When not in clinic, you may find Dr Donovan exploring Atlanta's beltline, restaurant scene or taking in a sporting event. We are lucky she has made the move from NYC to Atlanta to be part of our team!

Episode 80: Neil Iyengar, MD

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Caroline Peacock, LCSW, MDiv) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:26:21 +0000

HMO Wellness is so pleased to present a conversation with the new Director of Survivorship Services, Neil Iyengar, MD. Dr Iyengar comes to Atlanta via Chicago, where he grew up, and then New York, where he did his training in oncology. In Chicago Dr Iyengar was brought up by parents who encouraged his interest in science, in particular physiology (a science museum with a walk-through heart helped), and his pediatrician who role modeled a way to learn about people and use scientific knowledge to take care of them. In New York Dr Iyengar was inspired to study oncology through the lens of lifestyle medicine during a time the obesity and cancer connection was becoming a targeted area of research and intervention. The opportunity to implement survivorship programs for Winship, as well as the lovely tree canopy of Atlanta, convinced Dr Iyengar and his family (twin 7-year-olds!) to move to Atlanta this year. Please enjoy this podcast and then be sure to introduce yourself to Dr Iyengar!

Episode 79: Kevin Bonney, PhD

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Caroline Peacock, LCSW, MDiv) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:03:44 +0000

The Our Stories podcast series is pleased to present a conversation with Kevin Bonney, PhD, one of the newer HMO faculty members. In this podcast you will get to hear about Dr Bonney's journey to Atlanta by way of Michigan where he grew up, to Chicago for schooling at Northwestern and then NYC where he worked at NYU developing a passion for teaching. Here at Emory Dr Bonney will be working in HMO (alongside Dr Larry Boise), the School of Medicine (alongside Dr Holly Gooding) and the Laney Graduate school to help evaluate and develop educational programs for learners throughout the training spectrum. Outside of work Dr Bonney is able to recharge with time in nature, taking long walks, or hitting the gym. He has already experienced some welcoming Southern greetings from Emory staff and faculty, and let's continue to offer these to Dr Bonney and each other as we cultivate good energy in our workspaces.

Episode 78: Jill Barnholtz-Sloan, PhD

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Caroline Peacock, LCSW, MDiv) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:00:39 +0000

HMO Wellness is pleased to share a conversation with Jill Barnholtz-Sloan, PhD, who graciously shares her story with us for this episode of the Our Stories Podcast. Dr Barnholtz-Sloan comes to Atlanta after work in Cleveland, South Florida and at the NCI. Her training was in Texas with time spent in Austin and then Houston where she got her PhD in biostatistics. She was draw into STEM at a young age (first in her family!) and had several mentors who guided her to work in health care sciences during the exciting time of the human genome project was becoming central to research in science and medicine. With her move to Atlanta, Dr Barnholtz-Sloan looks forward to working with team members to help advance their scientific inquiry as we continue to translate data into medical care and statistics into information that helps patients and families dealing with cancer. In this episode you will her about how Dr Barnholtz-Sloan tends to her own wellbeing including walking (she's an early riser!) with her dog (a lab), and practicing Pilates. Take a listen and then be sure to send Dr Barnholtz-Sloan a warm welcome to Winship and Atlanta!

Episode 77: Lisa Sudmeier, MD, PhD

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Caroline Peacock, LCSW, MDiv) — Mon, 9 Jun 2025 19:20:13 +0000

How fortunate we are to have Lisa Sudmeier, MD, PhD, record her story for this episode of the HMO Wellness Our Stories podcast. To kick of the podcast Dr Sudmeier shares how her mom’s work as a nurse, and the appreciation patients had for the work her mom did, inspired her to go into health care. Great mentors in training at Wash U in St Louis and then in Wisconsin (her home state) encouraged Dr Sudmeier to follow her interest in both science and patient care where she felt she could have the broadest impact on the cancer fight. Persisting in the research space has been difficult, especially given the time and cost of high quality research, but Dr Sudmeier’s commitment to “moving forward with making human life better,” and having “fantastic” colleagues and trainees to mentor, makes the hard work worthwhile. Dr Sudmeier feels so confident in the treatments available at Winship, that when her father needed cancer care, she had him come here to WCI (recording unfortunately missed this remark). Many thanks to Dr Sudmeier for persisting in the difficult space of research which is so vital to patients and families dealing with cancer!

Episode 76: Troy Grant, MHA

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Caroline Peacock, LCSW, MDiv) — Sun, 8 Jun 2025 21:09:54 +0000

HMO Wellness is excited to share the latest episode of Our Stories podcast, a conversation with Troy Grant, MHA, manager for Financial Planning and Analysis. Get ready to hear about Mr. Grant's journey from accounting to healthcare operations which started right out of college in Florida. Thankfully Mr. Grant had a great experience with a talented and caring mentor in his first job, a relationship that lasted for years. Since coming to Atlanta, Mr. Grant has seen, experienced and learned much from work in multiple different spaces including Tenet physician services, Emory Clinic North and now the ever-expanding enterprise of HMO which started with just one clinic/infusion space in building B and in Midtown. Trusting, high quality, relationships with coworkers has been a key component of Mr. Grant's joy in his job. When not caring for our department's financial wellbeing, Mr. Grant spends time in nature (especially a cabin in north GA) and time with his family, including 2 kids who have followed his footsteps into similar careers. Take a listen and so you may learn more about one of HMO's most dedicated team members!

Episode 75: Shipra Gandhi, MD, MS

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Caroline Peacock, LCSW, MDiv) — Fri, 23 May 2025 16:00:55 +0000

Shipra Gandhi, MD, MS, one of HMO's newest faculty members, has graciously shared her story in this episode of the HMO Wellness Our Stories podcast series. Enjoy hearing about Dr Gandhi's inspiration for going into medicine and oncology including growing up in India with multiple medical family members where she noticed the impact you might have on people's lives by working as a physician. Oncology provided just what Dr Gandhi wanted in a career, an opportunity to be in a close relationship with patients as they navigate ever evolving cancer treatments and celebrate wins like finishing treatment and ringing the bell. Outside of clinic, Dr Gandhi enjoys time with family including her two young daughters who love playgrounds and are excited about their first winter in Atlanta after 13 years in Buffalo. Given her dedication to patients' quality of life and commitment to team-based care, Winship has done well to recruit Dr Gandhi! If you have not done so already, be sure to introduce yourself and welcome Dr Gandhi to HMO!

Episode 74: Nishi Shah, MBBS, MPH

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Caroline Peacock, LCSW, MDiv) — Thu, 22 May 2025 14:37:46 +0000

HMO Wellness is proud to present a conversation with Nishi Shah, MBBS, MPH, who is a physician scientist in our hematology division. Given the positive experiences as a young person training at Emory, and a love for Atlanta (shout out to Piedmont Park), Dr Shah joined the myeloma faculty group after training in Arkansas and New York. In this podcast Dr Shah shares her early formative experience watching her father advocate for community members and connecting them with people who could help during difficult times. Going into medicine felt like a "next level" way to be of service to the community, and oncology provided Dr Shah an opportunity to work in a challenging field that also provided a since of fulfilment given the treatments we are able to offer patients who come to Winship from all over the southeast. Work life balance is an ongoing effort, but when she is home with her two kids Dr Shah tries to focus on teaching small skills and enjoying reading to them. For new trainees and faculty, Dr Shah offers this wisdom, "take it slowly, build connections," there are "tremendous resources" here, you just need to find your niche.

Episode 73: Jake Berchuck, MD

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Caroline Peacock, LCSW, MDiv) — Tue, 13 May 2025 14:47:42 +0000

HMO Wellness is pleased to present another Our Stories podcast, this time with Jacob Berchuck, MD, a newer member of HMO who is taking care of patients with GU cancers, engaging in clinical research and collaborating with oncologists across disease groups. In this episode, Dr Berchuck shares his journey into medicine which began as a young person going to clinic with his grandfather. His interest in taking care of patients dealing with cancer grew from experiences in his family when all four of his grandparents' lives were affected by cancer. Although dealing with a cancer diagnosis is challenging, Dr Berchuck finds hope in the progress that has been made in treatment modalities. When not in clinic or the lab, Dr Berchuck enjoys being part of the Atlanta community (especially the Decatur square given the popsicles & bookstores that delight his kids). Thanks for taking a listen and congratulating Dr Berchuck on his first year in HMO!

Episode 72: Kari Esbensen, MD, PhD

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Caroline Peacock, LCSW, MDiv) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:27:35 +0000

Our Stories is pleased to present a conversation with Kari Esbensen, MD, PhD, a newer member of HMO but a longer time member of several Emory specialties including palliative care and hospice, medical ethics and academic medicine with responsibilities in research and teaching. In this podcast Dr Esbensen shares her passion for taking care of patients and families in a holistic way that feels more like a calling than a job. Although the work may be difficult at times, finding meaning in relationships and drawing on inspiration from experiences her loved ones have been through keeps her professional life energized. When not in the hospital or medical setting, Dr Esbensen enjoys time in her garden and appreciates the weather we enjoy her in Atlanta that allows for gardening most of the year. So much to learn and appreciate from Dr Esbensen in this podcast, enjoy!

Episode 71: Tarun Aurora, MD

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Caroline Peacock, LCSW, MDiv) — Wed, 5 Feb 2025 21:26:03 +0000

The HMO Wellness program is excited to present the latest Our Stories podcast, a conversation with Tarun Aurora, MD. In this podcast Dr Aurora shares his full circle journey from growing up in Georgia, where he attended undergraduate and medical school, to Ohio and then Tennessee (for training) before returning to Georgia for work at Grady taking care of people dealing with sickle cell disease. There were many encouraging mentors along the way, and Dr Aurora offers special shouts out to people he works alongside in clinic as well as family members he has loved and appreciated. Getting to know his patients has brought joy to his work. Dr Aurora leans into gratitude as a regular practice, especially now that he is working as an attending physician in a place he once visited and admired as an undergraduate student. May we all feel our spirits lifted by the good energy Dr Aurora brings to our department.

Episode 70: Joy McCall, LCSW, OSW-C

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD and Caroline Peacock DMin LCSW) — Wed, 4 Dec 2024 16:02:48 +0000

In this episode oncology social worker Joy McCall shares about her journey to social work, rooted in values of listening deeply. She shares memory of witnessing her father pay deep attention to people, which left an imprint on her that she carries into her work. She was the first social work intern with Winship Cancer Institute, 14 years ago and over the years has had the pleasure of mentoring new social workers in the field. She loves the experience of helping to ease burdens for patients and families when they find themselves facing a cancer diagnosis and treatment. She has deep appreciation for the Winship social work department and the community of support it provides. Please take a listen!

Episode 69: Dan Halperin, MD

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD and Caroline Peacock DMin LCSW) — Tue, 8 Oct 2024 13:41:34 +0000

The Our Stories Podcast is excited to introduce one of HMO's newest faculty members, Dan Halperin MD. Dr Halperin has moved from Texas to Georgia to join our neuroendocrine program with a goal of promoting research and patient care. In this podcast Dr Halperin shares his experience in cell biology when he knew that one day he would become an oncologist, as well as the value of really good mentorship in medical education. Time with family, walks along the river, and attention to local sporting events are all part of what protects Dr Halperin's sense of wellness being. Welcome to Atlanta, Emory and Winship Dr Halperin!

Episode 68: Rebeca Leon, RN, BSN

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Caroline Peacock, LCSW, MDiv) — Mon, 5 Aug 2024 12:47:07 +0000

Our Stories podcast is delighted to present a conversation with Rebeca Leon, RN, BSN, Nursing Professional Development Specialist at Winship Emory Midtown (WEM). Ms. Leon shares her journey to WEM through other Winship sites including clinical work with multiple teams on Clifton Road and at Emory St Joseph Hospital. Her care for other people was something her family noticed at a young age, and she attributes her nursing success to this care for others as well as her resiliency and flexibility, especially while working through the covid pandemic. As a professional development specialist Ms. Leon helps nurses think about what they care about most, and what needs to happen to reach their own professional goals. She has enjoyed working at WEM and encourages others to see the opportunities in a space that allows for care communities to blend the out and inpatient experiences of patients. The good energy radiating from Ms. Leon is not to be missed, enjoy her story!

Episode 67: Susan Modesitt, MD

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD and Caroline Peacock DMin LCSW) — Wed, 3 Jul 2024 19:55:46 +0000

The Our Stories podcast series is pleased to present a conversation with Susan Modesitt MD, director of gyn oncology at the Winship Cancer Institute. In this episode you will hear about the big plans Susan had for herself at 6 years old, one of which came to fruition with her career in medicine. Dr. Modesitt's time at Emory is rooted in her undergraduate education, #Eagle, which included time at the school's pool on the dive team. After spending time outside of Georgia for training and practice, she has returned to the city she loves for the friendly people, beautiful trees and the excellent food scene. While her primary joy in medicine is caring for patients (many of whom are also caregivers), even in the difficult space of cancer treatment, Dr. Modesitt also finds joy in teaching the next generation of doctors. Take a listen and enjoy the good energy coming from our Gyn Onc Chair!

Episode 66: Janghee Woo, MD, PhD

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD and Caroline Peacock DMin LCSW) — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:30:00 +0000

The Our Stories Podcast series is pleased to present a conversation with Dr Janghee Woo, MD, PhD. In this podcast Dr Woo shares his excitement for science, an excitement that started at a young age, and was perpetuated by coursework in immunology, participation in the Human Genome Project and graduate training in Boston with inspiring mentorship. A tendency to be a curious person, as well as someone constantly in search of novel ideas and therapeutics, keeps Dr Woo excited about testing hypotheses, even when projects are not all successful. Having the support of his family has helped Dr Woo maintain a sense of well-being through his career, along with connection to the people he works alongside. While newer to HMO than some, he has already come to appreciate the people of Winship, admiring the talents of health care professionals and appreciating the willingness of them all to "make it happen."

Episode 65: Jamisha Estes

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD and Caroline Peacock DMin LCSW) — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:44:59 +0000

In this episode, Jamisha Estes, Manager of Clinic Operations, Building C, Winship Cancer Institute shares her story. Her inspiration to work in healthcare came from her mother, a nurse of 30 years, who taught her to "do what is right because it is right." She understood the importance of helping families through the concrete and practical elements of cancer treatment because of her aunt's cancer journey, and felt compelled to work in an environment where she could make things easier for patients and their loved ones. She started as a front line staff and was promoted over time into manager, and has had the privilege of working with the Winship at Emory Midtown opening and the EPIC rollout. She pays attention to her wellness as she balances full time motherhood and full time work with meditation and yoga. And she loves contributing to a positive work environment, in which people feel supported and able to progress in their careers. It's wonderful to have Jamisha on the management team at Winship- please take a listen!

Episode 64: Dr. Leon-Camerena

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Caroline Peacock, LCSW, MDiv) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:03:45 +0000

The HMO Wellness program is delighted to present another episode of the Our Stories podcast with Maria Leon-Camarena, MD, one of our first year HMO fellows. In this episode, Dr. Leon-Camarena shares her inspiration for a career in medicine as the first person in her family to go to medical school (and only the second to go to college). While she lived in many places as a young person, her medical school and residency years were in Texas so for fellowship Atlanta offered a nice change of pace. Reading and learning about cancer therapies as well as journeying along with people in need of cancer care contribute to Dr. Leon-Camarena's joy in work. Outside of fellowship Dr. Leon-Camarena has found her way to Atlanta dog parks (with Oliver "the best dog ever") and running groups, places that contribute to her sense well-being.

Episode 63: Dorice Nolan

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD and Caroline Peacock DMin) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:58:50 +0000

In this Episode, Dorice Nolan, Phlebotomy Supervisor for Laboratory Services shares her story. She reflects on lessons learned from her 8th grade science teacher, Ms. Anderson, who was tough, but invited her and her classmates to take pride in themselves. She learned to not hide what she knows, but to move through the world with confidence. Dorice also shares about the profound impact of her mother, who taught her to treat others with dignity and respect, especially when they came "onto her porch." Dorice values getting to know all the people she works with, taking the time to learn people's names, and to hear about their days. She also discusses the importance of decreasing the suffering of her patients through helping them feel comfortable and at ease while having their labs drawn. Winship is fortunate to have her Dorice on the team! Please take a listen to this wonderful interview.

Episode 62: Vinita Singh, MD, MS

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD and Caroline Peacock DMin LCSW) — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:46:39 +0000

The HMO Wellness Our Stories Podcast is pleased to present a conversation with Dr, Vinita Singh, associate professor of anesthesiology, who takes care of patients at the Winship Cancer Institute who are dealing with cancer related pain. Dr, Singh shares her experiences as a young girl watching her father, a professor of physics, teach and mentor graduate students, even having them to his home for home cooked meals. Working hard, participating in various activities, and giving it her best shot were values her father helped her develop even before going to medical school (which was the family expectation, even though she is the only doctor in her family). In her current work Dr, Singh finds helping patients treat their pain is what recharges her energy for work. At home there are several wellness practices that also help her recharge, shared meals with family, regular exercise and hearing about other people's days. The podcast wraps up with Dr. Singh's hope for all Winship patients, something that we can all appreciate. Please listen to hear about that hope and the details of Dr. Singh's story!

Episode 61: Melissa Oye, DO

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD and Caroline Peacock DMin LCSW) — Fri, 2 Feb 2024 20:39:18 +0000

In this episode, first year HMO Fellow Dr. Melissa Oye shares about her motivation to enter into medicine. Following in the footsteps of her father, a vascular surgeon, Dr. Oye recounts memories of hanging out in the doctors' lounge with her siblings hearing her father paged to surgery on the overhead. She expresses pride in his commitment to his patients in their small town in West Virginia, where it was common for her to overhear people's gratitude for his care. Dr. Oye has a passion for hematology and medical oncology, stemming from exposure to her grandmother's experience with cancer. She recognizes the importance of connecting with patients, helping them to feel seen, heard and valued. Her passion for addressing disparities in healthcare is not just connected to research interests, but also to practical applications to make quality care accessible to persons within her community. As an African-American woman she recognizes the importance of patients having physicians who look like them. She credits her incredible support system, namely her family (with many people in medicine!) who are her great supporters. Please take a listen to Dr. Oye's wonderful interview!

Episode 60: Adam Marcus, PhD

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD and Caroline Peacock DMin LCSW) — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:39:04 +0000

HMO Wellness is excited to share an Our Stories Podcast starring Dr. Adam Marcus, PhD biologist, cancer researcher and professor. In this podcast Dr. Marcus shares his journey into cancer research starting with a 9th grade science class (oh the days when we thought we learned all there was to know), through college when he began to appreciate the potential of science to help advance humanity, in particular by understanding the difference between what we do and don’t know. Watching cells move and bringing cellular processes from the microscopic to the macroscopic space (the art of cellular processes is not to be missed!) are activities that are continuously fascinating and inspiring for Dr. Marcus. Time with family and playing tennis also contribute to Dr. Marcus’ well-being. The hope that science brings to treating cancer keeps Dr. Marcus motivated and excited about what Winship will be able to offer patients and families in 2024.

Episode 59: Rebecca Doolittle

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD and Caroline Peacock DMin LCSW) — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:22:23 +0000

Rebecca Doolittle, Associate Director of Facilities for Winship Cancer Institute joins us to share her story. With a background in music therapy and singing, Rebecca found her way unexpectedly into the work of facilities management over the past several decades. She credits her parents with instilling her with values of hard work that she carries forward in her vocation. She expresses deep appreciation for Winship and the compassionate and expert care offered to her brother when she first came here 15 years ago. She also praises her amazing facilities team who keep the buildings running behind the scenes, which ultimately improve the lives of our patients and staff. After 50 years of work, Rebecca is very much looking forward to enjoying retirement with her husband, and plans to support the Georgia Bulldogs at more away games and spend time at the beach. Rebecca has been a priceless member of the Winship team and she will be missed. We wish her peace, joy, and wellness in this next stage of her life journey.

Episode 58: Jacqueline Brown, MD

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD and Caroline Peacock DMin LCSW) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:57:13 +0000

Our Stories Podcast is thrilled to present a conversation with Jacqueline Brown, MD who shares her journey from a young girl with a toy stethoscope to an attending oncologist in an academic medical center. Early role models of health care professionals include her grandfather (pathology and acupuncture) and her mother (nurse), and after recognizing her interest in science as well as joy she found in listening to peoples' stories she decided on a career in medicine. There were challenges along the way (chemistry), but with persistence she was able to meet those challenges and find her way into the space that suits her well now ("on a path that works for me"). Connecting with team members regularly, as well as time with family (including Halloween fun) and regular exercise, allows for Dr. Brown to sustain her positive energy.

Episode 57: Jung Hoon Lee, MD

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD and Caroline Peacock DMin LCSW) — Sat, 9 Sep 2023 11:04:47 +0000

For this episode of the Our Stories podcast we have a conversation with Jung-hoon Lee, MD, a medical oncologist and hematologist based at Johns Creek Hospital and the Clinic at Buford. Dr Lee shares his experience growing up in Johns Creek, even riding the school bus past the hospital where he now treats patients dealing with cancer. While he chose to enter the field of oncology during medical school and residency, his original motivation for a career in medicine was the experience of watching his grandmother deal with a stroke. Helping people access care in a timely fashion is of utmost concern to Dr Lee, along with good communication with patients so they care they need. The difficulties patients contend with during cancer treatment can be humbling, especially when there is a lack of treatment options. In order to manage stress related to difficult situations, Dr Lee is mindful of practicing hobbies including meditation, Japanese martial arts and building model ships. Having trained in FL and NY, Dr Lee has witnessed wellness practices at other institutions and applauds efforts underway at Emory to address wellbeing.

Episode 56: Chris Zorn

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD and Caroline Peacock DMin LCSW) — Mon, 4 Sep 2023 11:04:52 +0000

In this episode, Chris Zorn, Administrator of Clinic Operations for Building C shares his history growing up in Lexington, KY, learning deep values of compassion and love from his parents and grandparents. His parents were “always in service”: his father was a life-long police officer, and mother volunteered in front desk and guest services at a hospital. One of his deepest connections was with his grandfather, Wilson Wyatt, who served as the mayor of Louisville (see photo below) and Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky in 1959. Chris shared his memory of how despite his busy work in the community, his grandfather spent time which Chris on the tractor on the family farm, and in practicing reading. In this episode, Chris shares about his passion for caring for the patients of Winship. Through his leadership, he encourages his team to “see through patients’ eyes,” seeking to make their experience as easy as possible. Chris speaks with pride about his family, and the joy he experiences spending his time with his children, especially baking sweet treats on the weekends. This time to replenish is essential for his wellbeing. After the interview, Chris shared more history about his grandfather, including Wyatt’s work to desegregate the University of Louisville in 1949. His grandfather was a good friend of President Carter and on the day Chris was born (see photo below from the day of Chris’ birth), the President asked Wyatt to serve as Ambassador for Morocco, but he declined saying, “I have a brand new grandson.” Chris shared this link to a wonderful interview his grandfather gave later in life: Great Leaders: Wilson Wyatt Story. Chris proudly shares his grandfather’s legacy, seeking to honor him his work at Winship, and also in his community where he was recently elected to the Board of Trustees in Sandy Springs. Both in his community and in his workplace at Winship, Chris seeks to continually improve his environment through leading with of compassion and service. Enjoy this rich Episode!

Our Stories Wellness Podcast: Episode 55 Dr. Ryan Haumschild

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD and Caroline Peacock DMin LCSW) — Wed, 9 Aug 2023 13:32:04 +0000

In this episode we welcome Dr. Ryan Haumschild, Director of Pharmacy Services at Emory Healthcare and Winship Cancer Institute. Dr. Haumschild shares his path to becoming a pharmacist by following in the footsteps of his father who worked in the same field. Experiences in his first job in the back of a long-term care facility scrubbing medication carts offered him the opportunity to listen to staff talk about the ways that pharmacists can help improve the quality of life for patients. Seeing the insides of the operation offered insight into the complexity and impact of the profession. His studies, including an MBA, PharmD, and Masters in Health Services- Pharmacy Leadership and Economics took him around the country and helped him to understand the business side of his field. Dr. Haumschild joined Emory 8 years ago and experiences joy in staying connected to the clinical side of pharmacy practice, seeing the ways pharmacists can directly improve the lives of patients living with cancer. Dr. Haumschild speaks with pride and joy about his family, particularly his partnership with his spouse as they raise two young daughters together. Family time, including helping with his kids' sports practice is essential for his well-being. He encourages his team to lean into "work/life integration" in order to feel healthy in both domains. Dr. Haumschild has a great passion for his profession and leading his team to aid in the care of patients at Emory Healthcare and Winship Cancer Institute. Please take a listen!

Our Stories Wellness Podcast: Episode 54- Dr. Ali John Zarrabi

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD and Caroline Peacock DMin LCSW) — Fri, 9 Jun 2023 18:43:23 +0000

Ali John Zarrabi, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, who is trained in palliative care. He is a key member of the Winship supportive care team and has been awarded grant funding for research into the use of psilocybin assisted therapy. In this podcast Dr Zarrabi describes his early life experiences doing rounds with his father who was a physician with the VA. After witnessing the issues in his father's own medical care, Dr Zarrabi dedicated his career to finding ways to help people find peace even as they grapple with spiritual or existential distress during their medical journey. Dr Zarrabi shares how he protects his own sense of wellbeing with a career in academic medicine by cooking, spending time in nature and practicing meditation. This podcast also includes details about Dr Zarrabi's experience with psychedelic research, the role of talk therapy in psilocybin assisted therapy and the cautions with regards to patient participation in this research.

Our Stories Wellness Podcast: Episode 53- Dr. Kristin Higgins

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD and Caroline Peacock DMin LCSW) — Mon, 22 May 2023 10:27:21 +0000

Our Stories is delighted to present a conversation with Dr. Kristin Higgins, MD, Associate Professor and Vice Chair in Clinical Research in Radiation Oncology. In this podcast Dr. Higgins shares her childhood influences that led her to choose a career in health care and cancer; a mom who worked as a pediatric OR nurse and an uncle who died from complications of immune deficiency during the early time of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Self care has been a part of Dr. Higgins life for years, with a habit of daily exercise since college and a commitment to eating well and getting nine hours of sleep nightly. Working alongside some of the "best doctors in the country" and getting to know some of their stories has been a big part of what Dr. Higgins appreciates about WCI, the "best cancer care in the state." Dr. Higgins finishes the podcast with her hopes for what the new Midtown location will be able to provide for patients and families later this year and beyond.

Our Stories Wellness Podcast: Episode 52- Lisa Jackson, LPN

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD and Caroline Peacock DMin LCSW) — Wed, 17 May 2023 10:12:00 +0000

Our Stories Podcasts is thrilled to present a conversation with Lisa Jackson, LPN from Emory Saint Joseph hospital. Mrs. Jackson shares memories of her childhood role model, her mother, who was strong, caring and knew how to keep kids in line as an Army wife. For 16 years Mrs. Jackson was the caregiver for her mother who lived with a hemiplegic stroke, and this caregiving experience inspired a career shift to nursing at age 50. In nursing school and training Mrs. Jackson was able to find colleagues and friends who shared her faith practices including regular prayer, and this community of people have helped her keep her maintain a joyful spirit, even with the intense demands of nursing during the crisis of covid pandemic. Reading, time in nature and virtual mini golf with family are all contribute to Mrs. Jackson's sense of well-being. Fortunately for all who are cared for by her, and people who work with her, Mrs. Jackson sticks with her motto "love em up" which adds to everyone's sense of well-being.

Our Stories Podcast: Episode 51- Dr. Tim Cunningham

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD Caroline Peacock LCSW MDiv) — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 17:21:12 +0000

Dr. Tim Cunningham is the Co-chief Well-being Officer and the Vice President of Practice and Innovation for Emory Healthcare. In this episode Dr. Cunningham shares about how witnessing his father’s burnout left an imprint on his life that has led him into the work of attending to the wellness of healthcare staff. He discusses former vocation in clown arts as compassionate activism around the globe and how his exposure to suffering led him into nursing. In his current vocation he brings all of the parts of himself together to offer support for our system in tending to matters of well being through multi-layered interventions. Dr. Cunningham shares the persons in his life who bring a sense of comfort and inspiration. He loves tending to his own wellness and supporting others and systems in these same endeavors. You might see him running barefoot around town! Take a listen!

Our Stories Podcast: Episode 50 Dr. Jennifer Mascaro

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD Caroline Peacock LCSW MDiv) — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:51:58 +0000

For our 50th episode of the Our Stories Podcast we welcomed Dr. Jennifer Mascaro who leads our research efforts within the HMO Wellness Program. Dr. Mascaro is Associate Professor in Family and Preventive Medicine with Emory University School of Medicine. As a biological and medical anthropologist her areas of research are integrative mind/body approaches to bolster social connection and wellbeing. In this interview, Dr. Mascaro shares about her childhood as an introvert looking to understand the ways people engage with compassion and ease, which drew her into exploring social connective elements as an anthropologist. Before graduate school Dr. Mascaro played soccer on the US National Women’s Team, and this experience, along with many years of having wonderful teams and coaches from her childhood, taught her about the benefits of social and emotional safety within a team as a predictor of health and success. Dr. Mascaro seeks to support the research and implementation of programs that create safety and compassion within the healthcare environment. In this interview she offers many wonderful perspectives about the science of well-being. Please take a listen!

Our Stories Podcast: Episode 49 Dr. David Lawson

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD Caroline Peacock LCSW MDiv) — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 19:10:13 +0000

For this episode of the Our Stories Wellness Podcast we welcomed Dr. David Lawson. Dr. Lawson shares about his upbringing in Perry, GA and the values of kindness and love that his parents instilled within him, even through turbulent times of the segregated South. Dr. Lawson almost became a lawyer, but to his patients’ benefit, he dropped out of law school to pursue medicine. It was his work as an orderly in a psychiatric hospital that helped him to fall in love with the field of medicine. Dr. Lawson describes what drew him into oncology and the deep privilege it has been to journey with so many patients over the years. Dr. Lawson also shares his perspectives of how things have changed over the years (e.g., healthcare systems talking about wellness!) and what still could be improved (e.g., better communication skills within healthcare teams). Please take a listen!

Our Stories Episode 48: Dr. Wendy Baer and Caroline Peacock

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD Caroline Peacock LCSW MDiv) — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:05:35 +0000

Our Stories Podcast series is pleased to present a conversation with our very own Co-Vice Chairs for Wellness, Caroline Peacock LCSW, MDiv and Wendy Baer, MD. Please listen in for the stories that brought us into the world of cancer care professionals. For Caroline this was a journey through New York and social work, but for Dr Baer time spent teaching and living in Seattle. We share details about the practice of wellness in our own lives as well as the value we place on connections with our respective communities both at work and at home.

Our Stories Episode 47: Mary Jo Lechowicz

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD Caroline Peacock LCSW MDiv) — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:47:55 +0000

Our Stories Podcast series is excited to present a conversation with Dr Mary Jo Lechowicz, Professor in HMO and Vice Chair for Education. Dr. Lechowicz came to Emory by way of SUNY-Syracuse, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in NY and the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center in MD. In this podcast Dr Lechowicz shares her own experience as a young patient that led her into medicine, and continues to guide her work in treating patients as people by caring for the whole person and the village they live in. The COVID pandemic brought on many difficulties for patients and health care professionals, and Dr Lechowicz provides a wise and heartfelt review of these difficulties which will resonate for many. Knowing that difficult times take a toll, Dr Lechowicz has dedicated herself in the post-covid era to a new healthy lifestyle by engaging in coursework and programs (including Emory’s Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less) focused on self-care which then allows for more full care of others. With her healthier habits in place for months now, she is enjoying her renewed energy, something that patients have complimented her on!

Our Stories Episode 46: Kimberly Lawhorn

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD Caroline Peacock LCSW MDiv) — Wed, 7 Dec 2022 19:15:00 +0000

The Our Stories podcast series is delighted to present a conversation with Kimberly Lawhorn, Senior Outreach Liaison for Winship Cancer Institute (WCI)'s Network Development and Outreach Team. In her role as Outreach Liaison Ms. Lawhorn works with referring physicians across Georgia to inform and connect them and their patients with expert cancer care at WCI. In this podcast Ms. Lawhorn shares her personal journey to WCI as a caregiver for her mom who battled lung cancer and was treated by Dr. Ramalingam and his team. Ms. Lawhorn feels her journey helped her gain the wisdom of a caregiver, but also taught her to practice stress management daily, especially during the holidays. Although the holidays can be difficult, she has been able to develop a mindset that allows her to remember her mom and celebrate the holidays with people who are here (although it took some time to get there). Making time for working out, visiting the beach to see her Dad and slowing down after work to enjoy her young kids are all part of Ms. Lawhorn's self-care process.

Our Stories Episode 45: Almira Catic

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD Caroline Peacock LCSW MDiv) — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Almira Catic is the Associate Director of Programs for Integrative Oncology and Survivorship with Emory University. In this episode, Almira shares the profound lessons of acceptance of persons who are different gained through her experience of being raised in Bosnia during the civil war in the 1990s. She was particularly inspired by her father who was from a mixed marriage, and who gave her a “true north” of being able to help people “on the other side” in small, yet significant ways. In her role at Winship, Almira is passionate about supporting a number of initiatives within the IOS program to address whole person health. Her team has brought together a number of specialists- naturopathic, acupuncture, massage therapy, and more to contribute to the total wellness of patients. Almira has benefited personally from learning through her work, gaining from the benefits of acupuncture, yoga, and mindful breathing within her own life. Please take a moment to listen to this wonderful episode!

Our Stories Episode 44: Melinda Lester

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD Caroline Peacock LCSW MDiv) — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:29:18 +0000

Melinda Lester is Manager of Operations for Winship Cancer Institute at the Emory University Hospital Midtown campus, where she has worked for 23 years. In this episode she shares the way her relationships with her family are at the core of her life. She describes experiencing her grandfather’s and father’s battles with cancer, and how these helped her understand the needs of patients and families undergoing treatment. She has a strong commitment to providing outstanding service so that healthcare teams can function effectively and so that patients receive excellent care. Her identical twin sister, Belinda, also works at EUHM and she shares the delight (and fun!) it is to have family where she works. Melinda’s presence over two decades has been an outstanding asset to Winship and EUHM. Please take a listen!

Our Stories Episode 43: Misty Schoenthal

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD Caroline Peacock LCSW MDiv) — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:14:49 +0000

Misty Schoenthal is the Patient and Family Advocate for Winship Cancer Institute. In this moving episode she shares the story of losing her husband to testicular cancer and the journey that set her on to becoming an advocate for patients receiving cancer treatment and their loved ones. She describes the values she carries in her work, learned through her own experience, and offers suggestions for healthcare providers from the perspective of a caregiver and advocate. Misty shares her commitment to her children and the way they tend to wellness as a family unit. She describes understanding the deep value of putting her relationships as her top priority, understanding the fragility of life. Misty’s bright spirit and compassionate presence are a wonderful asset to our system. Please take a listen.

Our Stories Episode 41 (Jade Jones MD )

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD Caroline Peacock LCSW MDiv) — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:44:14 +0000

The HMO Wellness program is delighted to share a conversation with Jade Jones, MD for this episode of the Our Stories Podcast. In this conversation Dr. Jones shares her journey into medicine, a journey that began at age six when she decided to become a doctor so she could take care of people like her family members who were dealing with medical challenges in the Virgin Islands where health care resources were limited. Training and research experiences in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Texas inspired Dr. Jones not only to focus on hematology and medical oncology, but also health care disparities, especially for people with limited resources at Grady and Midtown. Dr. Jones speaks of mentors who have encouraged her along the way, as well as special opportunities to share stories with colleagues about how best to manage difficult situations. By revisiting her personal statement for medical school and reminding herself why she went into medicine in the first place, Dr. Jones is able to attend to her own sense of wellbeing so she can be fully present for others.

Our Stories Episode 39: (Pearline Ledbetter)

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD Caroline Peacock LCSW MDiv) — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:55:00 +0000

Pearline "Pearl" Ledbetter is a lead Pharmacy Technician with Emory University Midtown and has been with Emory for the past 35 years. In this episode she shares her story how she got into the Pharmacy environment and what brings her joy in the work. She takes deep pride in her work, so that patients can receive effective, efficient, and compassionate care. She loves seeing patients ring the bell at their last treatment in the Winship infusion center. Pearl shares about her family history of her son's hard journey with lupus and her mother's experience with breast cancer, and how these experiences of treatment impacted the way she understood her work. Please take time to listen to Pearl's powerful and beautiful story.

Our Stories Episode 40: (Dr. David Frank)

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD Caroline Peacock LCSW MDiv) — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:55:00 +0000

Our Stories podcast is pleased to present a conversation with David Frank, MD, PhD, who is the director of the Division of Hematology at Winship Cancer Institute. In this podcast Dr Frank describes the love of science and interest in helping people with serious illness that led him to medical school. With training in medical research, Dr. Frank has found a space to study science that provides hope for future cancer treatments, as well as opportunity for collaborative work with a team of people who are also interested in medical science. While he has only been in Atlanta for four months, he has found his way to the High Art Museum, and looks forward to exploring outdoor spaces in GA. While living in New England he got to hike the northern part of the Appalachian Trial and plans to visit the Georgia Mountains to explore the southern end of the AT. Enjoy this episode of Our Stories and be sure to welcome Dr. Frank to Atlanta when you see him!

Episode 38: Caitlin Taylor

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD Caroline Peacock LCSW MDiv) — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:43:54 +0000

Wellness HMO is pleased to present a conversation with Dr Caitlin Elizabeth Taylor for this episode of Our Stories podcast series. Dr Taylor went to medical school at Tulane University in New Orleans before coming to Atlanta for her residency and oncology fellowship at Emory. In this podcast Dr Taylor shares her experiences growing up in a family of health care providers including her father and grandfather who were both physicians who cared for people with cancer. Although she decided not to study pre-med in college, Dr Taylor returned to the doctor training path after college, and after time working as a medical assistant in a cancer center decided to pursue oncology. She had a positive experience working alongside Dr Jane Meisel in the breast center and plans on serving people with breast cancer in the future. To maintain a sense of wellbeing, Dr Taylor is attentive to the joy she finds in spending time with her children and being outdoors.

Our Stories Episode 37: Sheryl Bluestein, Vice President of Operations, EUHM

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD Caroline Peacock LCSW MDiv) — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

In this Episode, Sheryl Bluestein, Vice President of Operations for Emory University Hospital Midtown shares how she had an unusual awareness as a teenager that she wanted to become a healthcare administrator- not something most teens dream of! She loved "numbers" and thinking about how systems work, which led her into education in health care administration and business. During her education Sheryl learned about a fellowship at Emory, which set her on a path forward within our institution. Sheryl explores the ways working in cancer care has been personal, through her father's hard battle with brain cancer, and through her step father's more recent battle with pancreatic cancer. She expresses profound gratitude for the multidisciplinary healthcare teams at Winship who helped her family during this time, and this has propelled her in her work supporting systems to provide excellent care for all patients. Sheryl has had a unique opportunity being at the center of planning for the Winship @ Midtown Tower, which she can see rising outside of her window. She is excited for how all of the hard preparatory work will help patients have a more streamlined, more compassionate experience. Sheryl is committed to her wellness in fun ways- improving her tennis game, spending time in her "awesome" neighborhood, and enjoying her family. Please take a listen!

Our Stories Ep. 36 (Danielle Roberts)

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:40:00 +0000

Danielle Roberts MS, MMSc, PA-C

Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Outpatient Hematology/Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Center

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Our Stories Ep. 35 (Katherine Wright)

Mon, 6 Dec 2021 13:30:00 +0000

Katherine Wright, MPH

Director of Operations for Winship Cancer Institute, Clifton Campus

Our Stories Ep.34 (Kendall Perry)

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:50:00 +0000

Kendall Perry, Phlebotomy Supervisor, Winship Building C Lab.

Our Stories Ep.33 (Sagar Lonial)

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:48:19 +0000

Sagar Lonial, MD, FACP

Chief Medical Officer

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Professor and Chair, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Anne and Bernard Gray Family Chair in Cancer

Emory University School of Medicine

Hematologist

Multiple Myeloma

Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Center

Phase I Clinical Trials Unit

Research Program

Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics

Our Stories Ep. 32 (Maria Diab)

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Maria Diab, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Medical Oncologist

Colorectal Cancer

Esophageal Cancer

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

Liver Cancer

Neuroendocrine Tumors

Pancreatic Cancer

Stomach Cancer

Phase I Clinical Trials Unit

Research Program

Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics

Our Stories Ep. 31 (Jim McKay)

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Caroline Peacock, LCSW, MDiv) — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Jim McKay

Senior Administrator, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

'Our Stories Ep. 30 (Sarah Friend)

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Sarah Friend, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Community Oncologist

Breast Cancer

Blood Disorders

Community Oncology at Winship

Our Stories Ep. 29 (Kalu Kalu)

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Kalu Kalu, Pharm D

Lead Pharmacist at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Healthcare

Our episode Ep.28 (Luqiu Wang)

Mon, 24 May 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Luqiu Wang BS, PA-C

Physician Assistant, Hematology Division

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Physician Assistant

Leukemia

Our episode Ep. 27 (Mona Shums)

Mon, 17 May 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Mona Shums, MPAS

Physician Assistant

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Physician Assistan

Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Center

Our Stories Ep. 26 (Elise Hitron)

Mon, 10 May 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Elise Hitron MSN, FNP-C

Phase I Clinical Trials Nurse Practitioner

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Nurse Practitioner

Phase I Clinical Trials Unit

Adrenal Cancer

Anal Cancer

Bladder Cancer

Brain and Spine Tumors

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

Our Stories Ep. 25 (Tiffany Barrett)

Mon, 3 May 2021 12:35:00 +0000

Manager of Winship Dietitians

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Nutrition Advisor

Adrenal Cancer

Anal Cancer

Bladder Cancer

Brain and Spine Tumors

Neuroendocrine Tumors

Phase I Clinical Trials Unit

Our Stories Ep. 24 (Ruth Sacks)

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Medical Oncologist

Breast Cancer

Research Program

Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics

Our Stories Ep. 23 (Kevin Kalinsky)

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Acting Associate Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Director, Glenn Family Breast Center

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Director, Breast Medical Oncology

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Our Stories Ep. 22 (Stephen Szabo)

Fri, 2 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Director, Division of Community Oncology, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Director of Community Oncology

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Medical Director, Infusion Services

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Our Stories Ep. 21 (Cameron McLees)

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:55:11 +0000

Cameron McClees

Senior Manager of Patient Access at Winship Cancer Institute

Our Stories Ep. 20 (Dr. Lesinski)

Mon, 8 Feb 2021 13:45:00 +0000

Associate Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Co-Director Translational GI Malignancy Program

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Our Stories Ep. 19 (Dr. Amelia Langston)

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:34:18 +0000

Winship 5K Research Professor and Executive Vice-Chair, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Director, Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Program

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Medical Director, Winship Cancer Network

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Our Stories Ep. 18 (Dr. Sarwish Rafiq)

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 13:45:00 +0000

Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Program Leader for CAR T Basic/Translational Research, Winship Center for Cancer Immunology

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Our Stories Ep. 17 (Dr. Larry Boise)

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:45:00 +0000

Lawrence Boise, MD

Professor and R. Randall Rollins Chair in Oncology, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Vice Chair for Basic Research, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Associate Director for Education and Training

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Interim Director, Division of Basic & Translational Science, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Our Stories Ep. 16 (TJ Young)

caroline.peacock@emory.edu (Wendy Baer MD, Caroline Peacock LCSW MDiv, TJ Young) — Mon, 2 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000

TJ Young, Manager of Operations, BMT Clinic, Winship Cancer Institute

Our Stories Ep. 15 (Nisha Joseph, MD)

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 11:28:43 +0000

Nisha Joseph, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Co-Director, Winship Summer Scholars Program

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Hematologist

Multiple Myeloma

Amyloidosis & Other Plasma Cell Disorders

Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Center

Our Stories Ep. 14 (Celia Lett)

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:00:16 +0000

Celia Lett

Nurse Practitioner, Infusion Services

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Our Stories Ep. 13 (Nicole Bansavage)

Tue, 8 Sep 2020 13:00:29 +0000

Nicole Bansavage

Unit Director at Winship’s EJCH and Buford campuses

Our Stories Ep. 12 (Dr. Fuad El Rassi)

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:00:08 +0000

Fuad El Rassi MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Director of Sickle Cell Research, Georgia Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program

Grady Health System

Our Stories Ep. 11: Colin Vale, MD

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 13:00:04 +0000

Dr. Colin Vale, Oncology fellow at the Winship Cancer Institute

Our Stories Ep. 10 (DaVida Lee-Williams)

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 11:30:54 +0000

DaVida Lee-Williams is the Director of Guest and Volunteer Services at Winship

Our Stories Ep. 9 (JB Belonio)

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:00:05 +0000

JB Belonio, Shift Nurse Manager, Ambulatory Infusion Center

Our Stories Ep. 8 (Kendelle Miller, LCSW, ACM)

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:04:44 +0000

Kendelle Miller, LCSW, ACM

Clinical Social Worker
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Our Stories Ep. 7 (Caleb Raine, PA)

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 12:29:14 +0000

Caleb Raine, PA

Urgent Care/COVID clinic and Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic, Winship Cancer Institute

Our Stories Ep. 6 (Dani Casbourne, NP)

Fri, 29 May 2020 12:38:00 +0000

Daniela "Dani" Casbourne FNP-C, AOCNP

Nurse Practitioner Inpatient Lead, Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Center Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Our Stories Ep. 5 (Dr. Ragini Kudchadkar)

Fri, 15 May 2020 13:00:05 +0000

Dr. Ragini Kudchadkar

Associate Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Chair, Clinical and Translational Review Committee

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Our Stories Ep.4 (Dr. Jane Meisel)

Fri, 1 May 2020 12:30:15 +0000

Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Assistant Professor, Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics

Emory University School of Medicine

Our Stories Ep. 3 (Dr. Suresh Ramalingam)

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:26:13 +0000

Dr. Suresh Ramalingam

Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Roberto C. Goizueta Distinguished Chair for Cancer Research

Emory University School of Medicine

Deputy Director

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Assistant Dean for Cancer Research

Emory University School of Medicine

Director, Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Director, Lung Cancer Program

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Our Stories Ep. 2 (Dr. Keerthi Gogineni)

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:50:51 +0000

Dr Keerthi Gogineni

Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Director for Education of Fellows and Residents for the Grady Health System

Our Stories Ep. 1 (Dr. Martha Arellano)

Thu, 6 Feb 2020 18:46:40 +0000

Dr. Martha Arellano

Associate Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Director, Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship Program

Interim Associate Director, Division of Hematology, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology