Pancreatic Cancer, Research and Clinical Trials

Meet the investigator: Michael B. Wallace, M.D.

By Nicole Ferrara • March 11, 2020
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At 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, Michael B. Wallace, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, discusses his research on the early detection of pancreatic cancer.

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

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