@AlexZafirovski

Oncology leader. Notre Dame alum. Northwestern staff. Dad.

Joined December 2010
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The @LurieCancer (LCC) went thru competing renewal of NCI designation. For a 2nd time we got "exceptional" ranking. The NCI site visit team gave a "perfect exceptional" (equivalent to 10). LCC is one of few in the nation and the only one in IL to ever achieve exceptional status.
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“Timing, coordination and expertise in care care are not optional. They are lifesaving.” Oncologist Sheetal Kircher, MD, Medical Director of our Cancer Survivorship Institute, shared her perspective on access to complex therapies in the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on PBMs.
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Excited to host our NCI colleagues today for our Site Visit ! @LurieCancer
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Join the celebration! Registration is open for our 32nd Annual Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K! We can’t wait to see you on Sunday, June 1 in Chicago’s Grant Park! bit.ly/4kghlC8 #LurieCelebrates
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Very excited for my new mug from the Association of Cancer Center Administrators (ACCA)- a perfect pairing with early morning tea! Cheers to a good week!
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Proud of all the “kids” standing up for justice and against the corrupt system in charge . It is not the first time …hopefully the last . 🙏🙏🙏The student protest in my hometown gives me hope for the future .
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Congratulations to @LurieCancer's Sheetal Kircher, MD, FASCO -- and to all of the @ASCO Fellows recognized for their exceptional contributions and commitment to transforming cancer care!
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Join us in congratulating the following members on earning the Fellows of ASCO (FASCO) distinction this quarter! We are grateful for their extraordinary volunteer service, dedication, and commitment to ASCO. Learn more about FASCO distinction: shorturl.at/oa7Ma
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Discussing cancer research ⁦@LurieCancer⁩ this morning. ⁦@NUFeinbergMed⁩ ⁦@NorthwesternU⁩ ⁦@NorthwesternMed⁩
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At the CBS studio with HCRF chair Eleni Bousis, about to appear on CBS morning news to discuss cancer research @LurieCancer and the support of HCRF to our efforts. @NUFeinbergMed ⁦@NorthwesternMed⁩
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Our chief administrative officer ⁦@AlexZafirovski⁩ moderates the administrative Cancer Centers section at the ⁦@AACI_Cancer⁩ national meeting. ⁦@LurieCancer⁩ ⁦@NUFeinbergMed⁩ ⁦@NorthwesternMed⁩
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At the ⁦@AACI_Cancer⁩ annual meeting with ⁦@AlexZafirovski⁩ about to lead a panel for new cancer center directors. ⁦@LurieCancer⁩ ⁦@NUFeinbergMed⁩ ⁦@NorthwesternMed⁩
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Join @LurieCancer & @chicagomola for a gathering Thursday, 7/18 to connect physicians, researchers, cancer care providers and trainees, foster collaboration—and address #cancerdisparities experienced by the LHS+ community. Details 👉 lcc.northwestern.edu/mail/20… #MedEd #MedTwitter
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It was wonderful to welcome @ChiPublicHealth Commissioner Dr. Olusimbo Ige to @LurieCancer to discuss how to improve access to cancer screenings and reduce healthcare disparities in Chicago. Thank you @LeonidasPlatan1 for hosting an inspiring discussion.
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Congratulations to the @UICancerCenter @UCCancerCenter @LurieCancer Diversity in Cancer Research (DICR) interns and staff for participating in the #Chicago @Chinatown312 2024 Dragon Boat Race For Literacy @ChicagoParks Tom Ping Memorial Park! #Chinatown
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Four years ago, @WaddleandSilvy started treatment for diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (#DLBCL). Thanks to a clinical trial at @LurieCancer, he’s now flying his own “W” flag after being declared cancer-free. ms.spr.ly/6018YoXOO #NMBetter
A mom and two children stand outside a window while their dad takes a selfie from the inside of the window. The children are wearing shirts that say #BestDadEver.

ALT A mom and two children stand outside a window while their dad takes a selfie from the inside of the window. The children are wearing shirts that say #BestDadEver.

A mom and two children pose outside a hospital window. Inside the window a dad looks at them and smiles. An IV hose runs from his arm to an IV stand nearby.

ALT A mom and two children pose outside a hospital window. Inside the window a dad looks at them and smiles. An IV hose runs from his arm to an IV stand nearby.

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Amazing recognition for @CHADNANO, Director of @IINanoNU and close partner of @LurieCancer for the development of spherical nucleic acid and related discoveries that are transformative in the cancer field! Chicago is the world's leader in nanotechnology! news.northwestern.edu/storie…

Chad Mirkin awarded prestigious Kavli Prize in Nanoscience

Northwestern scientist recognized for discovery of spherical nucleic acids

news.northwestern.edu
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Alex Zafirovski retweeted
June M@DrJuneJD4 Jun 2024
Replying to @LurieCancer
@LurieCancer celebrating community partnerships during #ASCO2024 w/Assoc Dir Admin @AlexZafirovski, DEI Dir Dr Patricia Robinson, Asst Dir @DrJuneJD DEI Manager Amber Townsend, Admin Dir Office of Equity & Minority Health Tarneka Manning w/ Pastor Michael Neal and Dr Jason Pe.
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Excited to host our colleagues , supporters , and partners in the Chicago Cancer Initiative- at the Bronzeville Winery . Our city wide effort to reduce disparities in cancer care . @LurieCancer @NorthwesternMed
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Amazing addition to our 31st Annual Cancer Survivor Walk. Uniting Voices Chicago - West Town Neighborhood Choir! Huge lift for all survivors❤️❤️ @LurieCancer @NorthwesternMed @uniting_voices
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Always the best day of the year! The 31st Annual Cancer Survivor’s Walk! @LurieCancer @NorthwesternMed
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