Research and Clinical Trials

Meet the investigator: Tanios S. Bekaii-Saab

By Nicole Ferrara • December 14, 2018
Estimated reading time: 1 minute

At the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, hundreds of researchers dedicate their professional lives to reducing the burden of cancer. Each one has a unique story. In this issue, Tanios S. Bekaii-Saab, M.D., a medical oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, explains how his research interests grew out of a desire to improve treatment options for his patients.

This article was originally published in Forefront, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center's online magazine, which ceased publication in December 2020.

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