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Biography: Dr. Catherine Shu isthe Price Family Associate Professor of Medicine anda board-certified medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of thoracic cancers, with a focus on lung cancer. She received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University, followed by her M.D. from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. After residency at Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Shu completed her fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where she was appointed Chief Fellow. She currently serves as the Director of the Thoracic Medical Oncology Service. She has presented her work at numerous international conferences and has published in the top peer-reviewed oncology journals. She treats the entire spectrum of lung cancer, but has a particular interest in earlier stage and surgically resectable disease, specifically on drug combinations to help improve survival in this setting. Additionally, she devotes part of her research effort to patients with targetable mutations, helping to determine the best sequence of treatments. Of all her achievements, she is proudest to be able to offer individualized and compassionate care to each and every one of her patients. She understands that each patient and family carries forth a different set of beliefs, goals, and needs. Working alongside an exceptional multidisciplinary team, she is dedicated to improving the survival and bettering the quality of life of her patients.

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Biography: Jennifer Ann Wagmiller, MD, MS, board-certified medical oncologist, joined The Cancer Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in 2007. She received her medical degree from the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey before completing her residency in Internal Medicine at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York. Dr. Wagmiller completed a fellowship at the University of Rochester in Hematology/Oncology. Interested in clinical research, Dr. Wagmiller has been the author of numerous articles which have appeared in the American Journal of Hemotology/Oncology and the Journal of Oncology Practice. She enjoys teaching students and frequently lectures on cancer research for patients and lay audiences. She also has advanced training in health services research and cancer genetics. Dr. Wagmiller is a member of the American Society for Clinical Oncology.

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