World Famous Doctor Joins TGH Cancer Institute

One of the world’s most celebrated scientists and researchers will now lead the newly established Microbial Oncology Program at the Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute.

Dr. Robert C. Gallo, considered one of the best biomedical scientists in American history and the most referenced scientist in the world for a decade, join Tampa General as founder and director of the Microbial Oncology Program.

“We are honored to welcome one of the most celebrated, most cited and most award-winning scientists to our world-class team at Tampa General,” says John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General. “The addition of Dr. Robert C. Gallo to the TGH Cancer Institute marks a new era for Tampa General and for the state of Florida. Patients will have direct access to his research findings and our providers will benefit from his skills and knowledge.”

Dr. Gallo discovered the first human RNA virus linked to cancer and co-discovered HIV, effectively saving millions of lives.

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Dr. Gallo will focus his work at Tampa General on identifying novel therapeutic targets for cancers related to microorganisms. Many of these cancers are currently untreatable or difficult to treat. Dr. Gallo and his team have already identified novel targets that will lead to groundbreaking treatments and potential cures.

Gallo has the unique distinction of twice winning America’s most prestigious scientific award — the Albert Lasker Award in Medicine — in 1982 and 1986.

He was ranked third in the world for scientific impact from 1983 to 2002. Among his many seminal scientific contributions, Gallo was the first to identify a human retrovirus and the only known human leukemia virus, HTLV-1, shown to cause a human cancer.

“My co-workers and I are happy to join this rising institution in cancer research, and we look forward to helping it reach the next phase of its success. The tools are in place. The leaders are dedicated. The talent is present and growing, says Gallo.

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