Miriam Cruz

Turning Point Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage oncology biopharmaceutical company, which engages in designing and developing next-generation therapies that target genetic drivers of cancer to improve the lives of patients. Its product pipeline include Repotrectinib, TPX-0022, TPX-0046, and TPS-O131, a next-gen ALK inhibitor. The company was founded by Jingrong Jean Cui and Y. Peter Li in October 2013 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Viracta Subsidiary, Inc. engages in the development of proprietary viral gene activation therapy to address cancers associated with the Epstein-Barr virus. Its platform is designed as a targeted approach to treat a range of viral-associated cancers and other serious diseases. The company was founded by Ronald J. Berenson, Douglas V. Faller, George C. Hillman, Thalia Papayannopoulou, Susan P. Perrine, George Stamatoyannopoulos, and Robert Williams and is headquartered in Cardiff, CA.

The American Society of Clinical Oncology is a non-profit organization founded in 1964 with the overarching goals of improving cancer care and prevention. More than 27,000 oncology practitioners belong to ASCO, representing all oncology disciplines and subspecialties. Members include physicians and health-care professionals in all levels of the practice of oncology. American Society of Clinical Oncology is the world’s leading professional organization representing physicians who treat people with cancer. ASCO’s members set the standard for patient care worldwide and lead the way in carrying out clinical research aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. ASCO's efforts are also directed toward advocating for policies that provide access to high-quality care for all patients with cancer and at supporting the increased funding for clinical and translational research.

The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) is a leading medical oncology society that provides a professional network for its members and works with national societies across Europe. The non-profit company is based in Lugano, Switzerland. ESMO's position on a wide range of legislative and non-legislative policy files on both EU and levels is available to learn about. Raffaella Casolino is the third ESMO young medical oncologist serving as a cancer expert on the WHO Cancer Control team. ESMO's Young Oncologists Corner is dedicated to providing educational and networking opportunities for medical oncologists under 40.