🌟 New Year – New Faces 🌟
Entering 2024, we are thrilled to welcome exceptional individuals to our DKMS Foundation Board and DKMS Medical Council, each bringing invaluable expertise to further our mission of giving blood cancer and blood disorder patients a second chance at life. Let's extend a warm welcome to our new members!
Foundation Board:
🔍 Niren Chaudhary
Chairman of the Board, Panera Brands, Inc.
Niren Chaudhary is a dedicated advocate for #DKMS, driven by a deeply personal experience. His daughter, Aisha, battled severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) and underwent a bone marrow transplant at a young age. Tragically, Aisha faced complications, highlighting the critical need for continued research and support. Niren, also serving on the Tufts Medical Centre Board, brings valuable insights and a passionate commitment to our cause.
🔍 Prof. Dr. Carl June
Richard W. Vague Professor in Immunotherapy, University of Pennsylvania
Renowned as a pioneer in #immunotherapy, Prof. Dr. Carl H. June has significantly shaped the landscape of cancer treatment. Notably. Honored with the DKMS Mechtild Harf Science Award in 2023, Prof. Dr. June's exceptional achievements in cancer immunology make him a valuable addition to our Foundation Board.
Medical Council:
🔍 Prof. Emma Morris, PhD
Professor and Director University College London Hospitals (UCL) of the UCL Division of Infection and Immunity
With a distinguished career in #research and a focus on immune therapies, Prof. Emma Morris joins our Medical Council. Since 2002, Prof. Morris has led her research program. Her expertise in cellular and gene therapy, as well as gene editing, will undoubtedly contribute significantly to our mission.
We are honored to welcome Niren Chaudhary, Prof. Dr. Carl H. June, and Prof. Emma Morris to our DKMS family. Their dedication and expertise will undoubtedly strengthen our commitment to saving lives through the advancement of innovative treatments and solutions.
Let's continue making a difference together! 💙🌐 #DKMSCommunity #WelcomeToDKMS
CEO, Caribou Coffee; At Home Group Board Member
1ySo proud to be part of this team! Cheers to the next 30!! 🙌🏻🎉🎈