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Interview Sessions

 
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  • Emil J Freireich, M.D., Oral History Interview Session 02, October 6, 2011 by Emil J. Freireich MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Emil J Freireich, M.D., Oral History Interview Session 02, October 6, 2011

    Emil J. Freireich MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Building the research culture and training researchers at MD Anderson
    • History of cancer medicine, clinical research, translational research and education
    • MD Anderson presidents and the history and expansion of MD Anderson
    • The Department of Developmental Therapeutics
    • Institutional Grand Rounds
    • The Core Curriculum
    • The Physician’s Assistant Training Program

  • Edmund A. Gehan, PhD, Oral History Interview, March 28, 2003 by Edmund A. Gehan PhD, Lesley W. Brunet, and James S. Olson PhD

    Edmund A. Gehan, PhD, Oral History Interview, March 28, 2003

    Edmund A. Gehan PhD, Lesley W. Brunet, and James S. Olson PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Educational background and path to becoming a biostatistician
    • Early career at the National Institute of Health
    • Fellowship at Birkberck in London with Sir David R. Cox
    • Early collaborations with Drs. Frei and Freireich at the NIH
    • Administrative dynamics at MD Anderson

  • Gerald Dodd MD, Oral History Interview, December 13, 2001 by Dodd D. Gerald J, MD

    Gerald Dodd MD, Oral History Interview, December 13, 2001

    Dodd D. Gerald J, MD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Medical education and training overview
    • Military Service - Korean War
    • Insights into the early days of diagnostic radiology
    • Joining the MD Anderson Cancer Center


  • Gerald D. Dodd, Jr. MD, Oral History Interview, March 7, 2002 by Dodd D. Gerald J, MD and Lesley W. Brunet

    Gerald D. Dodd, Jr. MD, Oral History Interview, March 7, 2002

    Dodd D. Gerald J, MD and Lesley W. Brunet

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Establishment of the Section Diagnostic Radiology
    • Working Dr. Gilbert Fletcher, Head of the Department of Radiology
    • Development of Diagnostic Procedures and Tools

  • Helmuth Goepfert, MD, Oral History Interview, August 27, 2012 by Helmuth Goepfert MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Helmuth Goepfert, MD, Oral History Interview, August 27, 2012

    Helmuth Goepfert MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Personal and educational background
    • Head and Neck oncology: evolution of; patient experiences of; special challenges
    • History of head and neck surgery; evolution into multi-disciplinary team collaboration
    • Section of Head and Neck Surgery
    • Research: combining surgery with chemotherapy and radiation therapy to preserve laryngeal function
    • Interdisciplinary care for head and neck cancers at MD Anderson

  • Helmuth Goepfert, MD, Oral History Interview, August 28, 2012 by Helmuth Goepfert MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Helmuth Goepfert, MD, Oral History Interview, August 28, 2012

    Helmuth Goepfert MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Biomedical publishing; ethics
    • Biomedical/clinical education, educational publications
    • The Physicians Network
    • MD Anderson presidents
    • MD Anderson culture

  • Jordan U. Gutterman, MD, Oral History Interview, December 01, 2004 by Jordan U. Gutterman MD, Lesley W. Brunet, and James S. Olson PhD

    Jordan U. Gutterman, MD, Oral History Interview, December 01, 2004

    Jordan U. Gutterman MD, Lesley W. Brunet, and James S. Olson PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Early MD Anderson Pioneers
    • Early history of the Departmental Therapeutics department
    • Publishing in History of Medicine

  • Jordan U. Gutterman, MD, Oral History Interview, March 29, 2006 by Jordan U. Gutterman MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Jordan U. Gutterman, MD, Oral History Interview, March 29, 2006

    Jordan U. Gutterman MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Development of interferon for use in cancer treatment
    • How Mary Lasker of the Lasker Foundation designed a successful strategy to obtain the needed funding for the costly research.
    • The origins of the Interferon Foundation,
    • Research protocols and philosophy

  • Jordan U. Gutterman, MD, Oral History Interview, May 18, 2006 by Jordan U. Gutterman MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Jordan U. Gutterman, MD, Oral History Interview, May 18, 2006

    Jordan U. Gutterman MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Interferon Foundation
    • American Cancer Society
    • National Cancer Institute (U.S.)
    • University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center -- History

  • Jordan U. Gutterman, MD, Oral History Interview, April 12, 2012 by Jordan U. Gutterman MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Jordan U. Gutterman, MD, Oral History Interview, April 12, 2012

    Jordan U. Gutterman MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Personal and educational background
    • Mary Lasker: a personal friend and professional/financial supporter
    • Research: Interferon; success with patients; largest clinical trial; hairy-cell leukemia; tests on other cancers
    • Research: Avicins and nutrition
    • Economics of clinical trials, drug testing; financial support for research
    • Ethics
    • The Department of Developmental Therapeutics

  • Jordan U. Gutterman, MD, Oral History Interview, April 13, 2012 by Jordan U. Gutterman MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Jordan U. Gutterman, MD, Oral History Interview, April 13, 2012

    Jordan U. Gutterman MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Research: Interferon; success with patients; largest clinical trial; hairy-cell leukemia; tests on other cancers
    • Research: Avicins and nutrition
    • Economics of clinical trials, drug testing; financial support for research

  • Jordan U. Gutterman, MD, Oral History Interview, April 19, 2012 by Jordan U. Gutterman MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Jordan U. Gutterman, MD, Oral History Interview, April 19, 2012

    Jordan U. Gutterman MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Research: Avicins and nutrition
    • Economics of clinical trials, drug testing; financial support for research
    • Ethics
    • The Department of Developmental Therapeutics

    Major Topics Covered:

    Personal and educational background

    Mary Lasker: a personal friend and professional/financial supporter

    Research: Interferon; success with patients; largest clinical trial; hairy-cell leukemia; tests on other cancers

    Research: Avicins and nutrition

    Economics of clinical trials, drug testing; financial support for research

    Ethics

    The Department of Developmental Therapeutics

  • JoAnne H. Hale, Oral History Interview, April 19, 2018 by JoAnne H. Hale and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    JoAnne H. Hale, Oral History Interview, April 19, 2018

    JoAnne H. Hale and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Education and personal background
    • Overview of administrative duties for R. Lee Clark, Charles LeMaistre, and John Mendelsohn
    • Observations about the organization and function of the President’s Office
    • Transitions between presidents

  • JoAnne H. Hale, Oral History Interview, May 31, 2018 by JoAnne H. Hale and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    JoAnne H. Hale, Oral History Interview, May 31, 2018

    JoAnne H. Hale and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Personal views of Drs. Clark, LeMaistre, and Mendelsohn
    • Work culture and working environment for administrative assistants

  • Karen K. Harrison, Oral History Interview, May 28, 2012 by Karen K. Harrison and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Karen K. Harrison, Oral History Interview, May 28, 2012

    Karen K. Harrison and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Personal background; faith
    • On volunteering at MD Anderson
    • Stories of offering care to patients
    • The Children’s Art Project; origin and evolution of; managing; promoting; projects; financial benefits to institution; commercialization

  • Karen K. Harrison, Oral History Interview, June 7, 2013 by Karen K. Harrison and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Karen K. Harrison, Oral History Interview, June 7, 2013

    Karen K. Harrison and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Memories of Page Lawson and volunteers
    • Volunteer Services; history, operations; events
    • The “MD Anderson Annex,” Mrs. Harrison’s privately run residence for patients undergoing treatment

  • Amy Carpenter Hay, BA, MS, Oral History Interview, February 04, 2015 by Amy Carpenter Hay BA, MS and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Amy Carpenter Hay, BA, MS, Oral History Interview, February 04, 2015

    Amy Carpenter Hay BA, MS and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Personal and educational background
    • Evolution of the satellite/regional care system
    • The development of the Proton Therapy Center
    • The Center for Global Oncology
    • The Office of Global Business Development

  • Amy Carpenter Hay, BA, MS, Oral History Interview, June 02, 2015 by Amy Carpenter Hay BA, MS and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Amy Carpenter Hay, BA, MS, Oral History Interview, June 02, 2015

    Amy Carpenter Hay BA, MS and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Business partnerships in the United States and abroad
    • Financial challenges to MD Anderson and healthcare
    • Visualizing business opportunity in healthcare
    • Technology and business opportunity
    • Women and leadership
    • Shifts in MD Anderson research and culture to innovation and technology

  • Kay L. Hermes, Oral History Interview, January 22, 2018 by Kay L. Hermes and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Kay L. Hermes, Oral History Interview, January 22, 2018

    Kay L. Hermes and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Personal background and education
    • Comments on post WWII culture; life of young women in the 50s, 60s
    • The Department of Epidemiology: early years, work processes in the 60s, 70s
    • Perspectives on Eleanor MacDonald, PhD: impact on the institution; leadership; gifts as an analyst; acceptance of as a leaders, as an epidemiologist
    • The Texas Cancer Registry Project: data collection; use of data; travels in Texas to collect data; training of individuals at hospitals to collect data
    • Perspectives on R. Lee Clark, MD, Clifton Mountain, MD
    • Work on lung cancer staging studies

  • Marshall Hicks, MD, Oral History Interview, April 17, 2018 by Marshall Hicks MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Marshall Hicks, MD, Oral History Interview, April 17, 2018

    Marshall Hicks MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Personal background and education; a child with cancer
    • Research in the evolving field of interventional radiology

  • Marshall Hicks, MD, Oral History Interview, May 1, 2018 by Marshall Hicks MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Marshall Hicks, MD, Oral History Interview, May 1, 2018

    Marshall Hicks MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Research in the evolving field of interventional radiology
    • Interventional radiology: early research; views on an evolving field, ethical dilemmas
    • Department of Interventional Radiology (renamed Diagnostic Radiology): evolution of; leadership and development of; developing patient-experience focus
    • Evolution of leadership perspective, focus, and skills; views on coaching, governance structure, strategic planning, team work; leadership challenges; views on leadership pipeline; creation of in-house divisional leadership training shifts in identity with shifts in leadership level (section chief, department chair, interim president)

  • Marshall Hicks, MD, Oral History Interview, July 3, 2018 by Marshall Hicks MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Marshall Hicks, MD, Oral History Interview, July 3, 2018

    Marshall Hicks MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Interventional radiology: early research; views on an evolving field, ethical dilemmas
    • Department of Interventional Radiology (renamed Diagnostic Radiology): evolution of; leadership and development of; developing patient-experience focus
    • Evolution of leadership perspective, focus, and skills; views on coaching, governance structure, strategic planning, team work; leadership challenges; views on leadership pipeline; creation of in-house divisional leadership training shifts in identity with shifts in leadership level (section chief, department chair, interim president)

  • Marshall Hicks, MD, Oral History Interview, July 24, 2018 by Marshall Hicks MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Marshall Hicks, MD, Oral History Interview, July 24, 2018

    Marshall Hicks MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Institutional changes and transitions (2011 – 2018); under Ronald DePinho; shifts in morale, culture, ethics; managing messaging around change; focus on culture; implementing Epic medical records system, the financial crisis, and recovery; developing the shared governance system, preparing for a new institution president; Hurricane Harvey response and impact

  • Marshall Hicks, MD, Oral History Interview, August 29, 2018 by Marshall Hicks MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Marshall Hicks, MD, Oral History Interview, August 29, 2018

    Marshall Hicks MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Institutional changes and transitions (2011 – 2018); under Ronald DePinho; shifts in morale, culture, ethics; managing messaging around change; focus on culture; implementing Epic medical records system, the financial crisis, and recovery; developing the shared governance system, preparing for a new institution president; Hurricane Harvey response and impact

  • Marshall Hicks, MD, Oral History Interview, November 20, 2018 by Marshall Hicks MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Marshall Hicks, MD, Oral History Interview, November 20, 2018

    Marshall Hicks MD and Tacey A. Rosolowski PhD

    Major Topics Covered:

    • Institutional changes and transitions (2011 – 2018); under Ronald DePinho; shifts in morale, culture, ethics; managing messaging around change; focus on culture; implementing Epic medical records system, the financial crisis, and recovery; developing the shared governance system, preparing for a new institution president;

 

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