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
Recording of this session coming soon!
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
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
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
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