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Julie Vose, M.D. |
NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 23 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2008. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 16 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
- Name: Julie Vose, M.D.
- Title: Chief of hematology/oncology and associate director of clinical research in the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center
- Joined UNMC: 1990
- Hometown: Mitchell, S.D.
Describe your research in laymen terms, please.
My investigation focuses on clinical and translational research in novel therapies and methodologies for the treatment of lymphomas.
What led you to pursue this area of research?
UNMC has a strong history of clinical and translational research in lymphomas and I started doing lymphoma projects when I was a medical student here at UNMC.
How do you see your research contributing to science?
Our research focuses on improving therapy for patients with lymphoma that lead to higher survival rates and lower side effect profiles. To this, we aim to develop targeted therapies that have less effect on normal tissues.
Why did you become a scientist?
I enjoying discovering new therapies that work to treat patients and understanding why new therapies work on specific types of lymphomas.
What is your hope for the next generation of scientists?
I am hopeful that our findings from today will lead to successful therapies for tomorrow and also allow for more cancer prevention trials rather than just focusing on therapies for established disease.
Beyond grant funding, how do you measure success?
Success can be measured in a number of ways — publications in high-level journals, grants and contracts, and presentations at national and international meetings. The ultimate success is helping patients get back to a normal life and free of their lymphoma.
What would you tell a student interested in a research career?
Plan way ahead and do research at several different points of your education and career with mentors who are helpful in your long-term success.
Do you have a hero/role model? If so, what do you admire most about this person?
My role model is Dr. James Armitage. I greatly admire his ability to balance clinical care of patients, advancing research and administration.
Tell us about your family and hobbies.
Outside of work, my hobbies are working out, watercolor painting and traveling to exotic locations.
List three things few people know about you.
- I grew up in South Dakota.
- I have been at UNMC as a student or faculty member for 30 years.
- If I was not a physician, I would be an interior decorator.
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