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Dr. Michael S. Avidan, former head of the Department of Anesthesiology, was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer in 2022. He was given only 6 months to live. Yet four years later he is still living a fulfilling life — gifted by clinicians and scientists the time to keep loving, working, thinking and appreciating the world around him.
This is one physician’s personal message about science, gratitude and hope.
More funding means better treatment options, more clinical trials and earlier access to breakthroughs.
Caring for millions each year means we treat it all — from the routine to the most rare and complex.
Every year, innovative trials offer hope for those who need it most.
Our rigorous academic programs empower purpose-driven students to reach for their full potential.
