TWiPO #18 ~ Targeting EWS-FLI1 in Ewing's Sarcoma: Interview with Dr Jeff Toretsky - a podcast by Solving Kids Cancer

October
18, 2011

Host Dr. Tim Cripe and co-host Dr. Lionel Chow
welcome special guest Dr. Jeff Toretsky on TWiPO to discuss his clinical and
research interest in Ewing's sarcoma. Dr. Toretsky explains the challenges of
developing a clinical grade drug from a small molecule for a specific target
such as EWS-FLI1. The small market for a disease like Ewing's creates
formidable hurdles for researchers, yet Dr. Toretsky is driven on by the
question "If I don't do this, who will?" (17:54 mins)

Dr. Jeff Toretsky is Professor of Oncology and
Pediatrics at Georgetown University. He graduated with BS in Biochemistry from
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, and recieved his MD from University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. He completed fellowship training at the NCI
Pediatric Branch.

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