In this crossover episode of Real Cancer Talk and The Cancer Letter Podcast, Dr. Robert Winn spoke with Paul Goldberg, editor and publisher of The Cancer Letter, about the program Winn started to address a sizable gap between being a scientist and a successful cancer center director. Winn and Goldberg discuss the Executive Leadership Academy for Cancer Centers and how the program is helping foster successful careers for cancer center leaders faced with unique responsibilities. The conversation dives into the critical components of leadership development in oncology, including training in CCSG (Cancer Center Support Grant) processes, grant writing, and cultivating internal talent to lead with vision and purpose.

This episode originally aired in September 2025.

Massey Website: https://masseycancercenter.org

Facebook: /vcumasseycancercenter

Instagram: @vcumassey

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of only 71 National Cancer Institute-designated institutions in the country that leads and shapes America's cancer research efforts. Working with all kinds of cancers, Massey conducts basic, translational and clinical cancer research, provides state-of-the-art treatments and clinical trials, and promotes cancer prevention and education. Since 1974, Massey has served as an internationally recognized center of excellence. It offers the most cancer clinical trials in Virginia and serves patients at multiple locations. Its 1,000-plus researchers, clinicians and staff members are dedicated to improving the quality of human life by developing and delivering effective means to prevent, control and ultimately cure cancer. Visit Massey online at masseycancercenter.org or call 877-4-MASSEY for more information.

Dr. Thelma Ramsey Bryant is a veteran administrator with over 25 years of experience working in urban education in New Jersey. She feels proud and privileged to be working in the district in which she was educated from pre-k to 12 th grade. The daughter of educators, her career goals were shaped by their legacy. Dr. Ramsey Bryant attended Talladega College, Talladega, Alabama (the oldest historically Black college in Alabama) where she majored in Deaf Rehabilitation with a minor in Early Childhood Education for the Handicapped. Upon graduation, she attended the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign on the Patricia Roberts Harris fellowship. She received her Master of Arts degree in Speech Pathology. She returned to New Jersey and worked as a speech pathologist in various healthcare settings until transitioning to schools. Dr. Ramsey Bryant completed her doctorate in education leadership at Arkansas State University. Her research focus is trauma and its impact on literacy in Black children, specifically Black boys. She has worked in various capacities in education, assistant director of special education, assistant principal at the secondary level and principal at all grade levels pre-k through 12 th . She currently serves as principal of a 7th and 8th grade middle school with just over 300 students. In her spare time, she loves to travel with her husband, Kevin, read, golf, and shoe shop. She is a DJ and also a stand-up comedian.

This episode originally aired in August 2025.

Massey Website: https://masseycancercenter.org

Facebook: /vcumasseycancercenter

Instagram: @vcumassey

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of only 71 National Cancer Institute-designated institutions in the country that leads and shapes America's cancer research efforts. Working with all kinds of cancers, Massey conducts basic, translational and clinical cancer research, provides state-of-the-art treatments and clinical trials, and promotes cancer prevention and education. Since 1974, Massey has served as an internationally recognized center of excellence. It offers the most cancer clinical trials in Virginia and serves patients at multiple locations. Its 1,000-plus researchers, clinicians and staff members are dedicated to improving the quality of human life by developing and delivering effective means to prevent, control and ultimately cure cancer. Visit Massey online at masseycancercenter.org or call 877-4-MASSEY for more information.

In this heartfelt and insightful July 2025 episode of Facts & Faith Friday, we welcome Dr. Marilyn Barnes, the Reverend Robert B. Lance Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Patient Counseling at VCU’s College of Health Professions. Dr. Barnes joins us to explore the often-overlooked emotional and spiritual needs of caregivers, and introduces the Spiritual Care Companion program—a transformative initiative offered through VCU’s Patient Counseling department.

Other guests include Rev. Dr. Tiffany M. Redmond and Danielle Boose McDowell.

Tune in as we discuss how this program supports caregivers through spiritual care, community connection, and holistic healing. Whether you're a caregiver yourself or someone who supports them, this episode offers valuable perspectives on compassion, resilience, and faith in the caregiving journey.

This interview originally aired in July 2025.

Massey Website: https://masseycancercenter.org

Facebook: /vcumasseycancercenter

Instagram: @vcumassey

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of only 71 National Cancer Institute-designated institutions in the country that leads and shapes America's cancer research efforts. Working with all kinds of cancers, Massey conducts basic, translational and clinical cancer research, provides state-of-the-art treatments and clinical trials, and promotes cancer prevention and education. Since 1974, Massey has served as an internationally recognized center of excellence. It offers the most cancer clinical trials in Virginia and serves patients at multiple locations. Its 1,000-plus researchers, clinicians and staff members are dedicated to improving the quality of human life by developing and delivering effective means to prevent, control and ultimately cure cancer. Visit Massey online at masseycancercenter.org or call 877-4-MASSEY for more information.