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Gene Hwang
Chief, Division of Oncology at Children's National Medical Center; Director, Clinical Neuro-oncology Immunotherapy Program
Dr. Eugene (Gene) Ickjin Hwang is the Chief of the Division of Oncology at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C.12 He is a renowned pediatric neuro-oncologist specializing in treating children with brain tumors.13
Professional Background
Dr. Hwang has been part of the Children's National team for over 13 years, most recently serving as the associate chief of Oncology before his appointment as chief.2 He is also an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Children's National Hospital/GW School of Medicine.4
Expertise and Research
Dr. Hwang is known for:
- Developing and leading novel early phase therapeutic clinical trials, with a focus on immunotherapeutic trials1
- Leading trials focused on gene therapy and new, targeted agents1
- Serving as the site Principal Investigator of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium, where he co-chairs the Immunotherapy Working Group1
Approach to Patient Care
Dr. Hwang is dedicated to:
- Finding a cure for cancer while also prioritizing the safety of treatments for children1
- Mitigating treatment side effects through international collaborative efforts1
- Leveraging a multidisciplinary team approach to combat common side effects of cancer treatments1
Recognition
Dr. Hwang has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Washingtonian magazine in 2023.1
While I don't have specific information about Dr. Hwang's LinkedIn profile, the query mentions that his username is gene-hwang-4938b67.
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