Season 2, Episode 2 Robert Gatenby Moffitt Cancer Center

Welcome to Shaping Our Story with host Louise Krikorian—where inspiring leaders share their passion, purpose, and perseverance to help you thrive.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Robert Gatenby, Chair of Diagnostic Imaging at Moffitt Cancer Center and a pioneer in evolutionary oncology. As the founder of the first Cancer Biology and Evolution Program in the U.S., Dr. Gatenby is redefining how we understand cancer through Integrated Mathematical Oncology, game theory, and adaptive therapy.

🔬 What You’ll Learn:

• Why cancer evolves and becomes resistant to treatment
• How mathematical modeling is transforming precision cancer care
• The role of adaptive therapy in managing cancer long-term
• Why cancer may be treated as a chronic disease—not just cured
• The power of perseverance in groundbreaking scientific discovery

Dr. Gatenby shares his journey from traditional radiology to challenging decades of conventional cancer treatment—and why thinking differently could save lives.

💡 If you’re interested in cancer research, medical innovation, oncology breakthroughs, or the mindset behind true innovation, this episode is a must-watch.

👉 Connect & Learn More:

Email: robert.gatenby@moffitt.org
Follow Moffitt Cancer Center: moffitt.org

https://www.moffitt.org/inspiring-stories/dr.-gatenbys-story

Optimize Cancer Therapy Using Evolution | Michael Levin & Robert Gatenby

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Progress, Potential and Possibilities Ira S. Pastor & Robert Gatenby

https://youtu.be/B7G8hmVdBpA

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Louise Krikorian’s outline of questions comes from her years of researching the psychology of learning, motivating students, and researching Dr. Angela Duckworth’s work on Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Scribner, 2016). For more information on Dr. Angela Duckworth, you can visit https://angeladuckworth.com/.

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Creator: Louise Krikorian

Years Active: 2025

Season 1, 10 Episodes

Season 2, 2 Episodes

Total Episodes: 12

Length 35:38

Frequency: Updated biweekly

Rating: Clean

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