Biden to name first woman to lead National Cancer Institute

Biden taps Brigham and Women's surgeon to head National Cancer Institute

Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, also a member of the Gastrointestinal Cancer and Sarcoma Treatment Centers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, will become the first woman and the 16th person to lead the agency.

First Woman Tapped by White House to Head Cancer Institute (1)

A woman will lead the National Cancer Institute for the first time in the agency’s 85-year history, under an announcement made official by the White House on Wednesday.

Dana-Farber, Brigham surgeon named next director of the National Cancer Institute

As director, Dr. Monica Bertagnolli will play a major role in the White House’s “Cancer Moonshot” initiative, which is working to reduce the U.S. cancer death rate by at least 50% in the next 25 years

Brigham and Women's Hospital surgeon to head National Cancer Institute

“I’ve had the good fortune of working with so many brilliant colleagues who care deeply about eradicating this disease and alleviating the suffering of those who face it," Dr. Monica Bertagnolli said.

Biden to name first woman to lead National Cancer Institute

President Biden on Wednesday will appoint Monica Bertagnolli to lead the National Cancer Institute, making her the first woman to lead the organization as the White House puts a renewed focus on fighting cancer.

President Biden Intends to Appoint Dr. Monica Bertagnolli as Director of the National Cancer Institute - The White House

Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint Dr. Monica Bertagnolli as the 16th  – and first woman – Director of the National Cancer