The Hirshberg Foundation is excited to have Dr. Stephen Pandol joining us at the 14th Annual Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer to discuss how medical professionals from around the world are collaborating and making a difference in pancreatic cancer. Stephen Pandol, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine, and gastroenterology. He leads a multidisciplinary team comprised of […]
Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Panel Discussion – Perspectives from Cancer Survivors and Caregivers
The Hirshberg Foundation is honored to share the stories of pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers from our past three Symposium Patient Panels. These honest and frank discussions give us all perspective, insight and sensitivity to the journey of both patients and loved ones once someone in the family is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Dr. Howard […]
13th Annual Symposium Video Presentations
We’re happy to announce that the video presentations of the 13th annual Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer are now available to view on our website. This year the Symposium was titled, ‘Mission to Cure Pancreatic Cancer’ and when you hear the speakers you’ll share our confidence that our esteemed doctors and scientists are truly making a […]
Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Zhaoping Li to discuss Optimal Nutrition
The Hirshberg Foundation is excited to have Dr. Zhaoping Li, joining us at the 13th Annual Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer to discuss the role that food and diet play in achieving optimal health. Zhaoping Li, MD, is a Professor of Medicine and the Director of the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition, Chief of the Division […]
Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Randall Brand to discuss Is it all in the Genes?
The Hirshberg Foundation is excited to have Dr. Randall E. Brand join us at the 13th Annual Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer to discuss the role that genetics play in pancreatic cancer. Randall E. Brand, MD, is a Professor of Medicine and a physician-scientist with an extensive background in pancreatic diseases mainly focused on the early […]
Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Mark Girgis to Discuss Advances in Pancreatic Surgery
The Hirshberg Foundation is pleased to have three UCLA doctors, Dr. Hines, Dr. King and Dr. Girgis, joining us at the 13th Annual Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer to address recent Advances in Pancreatic Surgery. Mark Girgis, MD is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He also has […]