Every summer, Fox Chase Cancer Center’s Office of Academic Affairs hosts a series of free weekly one-hour long seminars aimed at educating the community about careers in science and healthcare. During each seminar, one or two specialists from across the Center share their stories and answer questions about their training and career path. Careers in health care, science, communications, community engagement, marketing and much, much more are represented.
The 2026 series will start on June 24th!
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - Noon
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Jarred Matchett - Chief Financial Officer, Fox Chase Cancer Center - MORE
Title: An Antidote for Chaos in 3 Simple Steps
In his talk, Jarred will focus on his approach towards building a meaningful career, work-life balance, and the importance of having a plan. LinkedIn
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Khadijah A. Mitchell, PhD, MS - Assistant Professor, Cancer Prevention and Control Program - MORE
Title: Science Is Super Sketchy: Redrawing Your Career When There Is No Map
Most scientists are taught to think of careers as carefully planned roadmaps. In reality, careers often look more like an Etch A Sketch; full of unexpected turns, erased plans, reinventions, and opportunities that only make sense in hindsight. In this seminar, Dr. Khadijah A. Mitchell shares her journey from a first-generation college student in Pittsburgh to a nationally recognized cancer geneticist, health equity researcher, policy advisor, and faculty member; offering practical lessons on mentorship, confidence in your competence, resilience, and building a career with both scientific impact and purpose. LinkedIn
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
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Diana N. Kott, DNP, RN, OCN, NPD-BC - Senior Accredited Provider Program Coordinator, Fox Chase Cancer Center - MORE
Title: Growing Through Nursing: Leadership, Mentorship, and the Path to Nurse Science
This presentation explores my professional journey from bedside oncology nurse to nurse leader, educator, mentor, and emerging nurse scientist. Through key career milestones and personal reflections, I will examine how clinical practice, leadership in nursing professional development, mentorship, and scholarly inquiry have influenced my evolving professional identity. The session will also highlight my experiences as an evidence-based practice champion, emphasizing the translation of evidence into practice as a mechanism for improving patient outcomes and advancing nursing excellence. Participants will gain insight into the importance of lifelong learning, professional engagement, and mentorship in shaping future nurse leaders and scientists. LinkedIn
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Lucia Tono, PhD, MEd - Director of the Temple Health Continuing Medical Education Program - MORE
Title: Don't Wait for the Door – Be the Door
We often hear that when one door closes, another opens—but what if you are the door? From her journey as a lawyer advocating for minors, to academia, and into continuing medical education, Lucía Tono explores how personal experiences, resilience, and self-direction can transform challenges into opportunities—and why you don’t have to wait for the “right door” to open. LinkedIn
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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Daniel Geynisman, MD - Chief, Division of Genitourinary Medical Oncology; Associate Professor, Department of Hematology/Oncology - MORE
Title: Sitting on the fence: collaboration and the art of indecision
For a successful and rewarding career one needs to find something meaningful to do that has the potential to leave the world a better place. One has to be sufficiently good at that something. Beyond that, one can go farther than one's skills by surrounding oneself with people who are smarter.
Brice Corbin - Supervisor, Guest Services, Office of Patient Experience - MORE
Title: Bringing the Heart of Hospitality to Healing
Bringing the Heart of Hospitality to Healing highlights the meaningful connection between exceptional service and compassionate healthcare. Drawing on his experience in luxury hospitality leadership and oncology patient experience, Brice shares how anticipation, empathy, relationship-building, and service excellence can elevate the patient and family experience. This presentation shows how a hospitality mindset can create moments of comfort, trust, and human connection during some of life’s most challenging journeys. LinkedIn
Thursday, July 23, 2026
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Angela Jain, MD - Associate Professor, Department of Hematology/Oncology; Interim Chief, Division of Breast Medical Oncology; Chief Division of Gynecologic Medical Oncology
Title: The Roads I've Taken... to the Ocean I Seek
My path to becoming a medical oncologist took interesting turns along the way. I did not start medical school with the intent of going into oncology. Mentors along the way helped to shape the career and lifestyle I have adopted, and I continue to dream about what may come in my future!
Cihangir Duy, PhD, MS - Assistant Professor, Nuclear Dynamics and Cancer Program, Cancer Epigenetics Program - MORE
Title: Defying the odds
Dr. Cihangir Duy is currently an Assistant Professor at the Fox Chase Cancer Center and the Cancer Epigenetics Institute. In this talk, he shares the story behind his unconventional path to science and cancer research. While briefly highlighting his current research, the talk will center on the defining passions and resolve that fueled his journey through overwhelming odds. LinkedIn