Oliver Bogler, PhD, Oral History Interview, 17 November 2014
On the Interview Subject:
Dr. Oliver Bogler (b. 16 July 1966, Bühl, Germany) came to MD Anderson in 2005. He joined the faculty in the Department of Neurosurgery, serving as the Director of Basic Research in that Department and also in the Brain Tumor Center. His research has focused on EGFR signaling in glioma and novel platinum compounds. Since 2010 Dr. Bogler has served as Vice President of Global Academic Programs. He has also occupied the role of Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs since 2011.
Dr. Bogler provides insight into the workings of all of MD Anderson’s global programs as well as restructuring, first under Dr. John Mendelsohn, then under new president, Dr. Ronald DePinho. He explains the services that Global Academic Programs offers to sister institutions all over the world and describes how these activities serve MD Anderson’s mission and financial wellbeing. Dr. Bogler is also a survivor of male breast cancer and speaks about his patient experiences.
Description
Major Topics Covered:
- How GAP serves MD Anderson’s mission and financial wellbeing
- Experiences as a survivor of male breast cancer; roles as an advocate for male breast cancer patients.
