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Dr. Andrew Poklepovic | TEDxRVA

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Dr. Andrew Poklepovic is a medical hematologist-oncologist at VCU Massey Cancer Center's Developmental Therapeutics research program and believes that waiting around for new cancer treatments is not an option for him while his patients are in need of them today.  With this motivation he works with teams of scientists and clinical researchers to translate promising discoveries made in laboratories into new treatments for patients battling various types of cancers.  Currently, Dr. Poklepovic is leading nine clinical trials testing new therapies for liver, breast, skin, and gynecologic cancers and finds hope in this cutting edge of cancer research where it once was thought impossible to cure.  He wants to share this hope that is being discovered in labs with others who may not be aware of the powerful new therapies being developed in the war against cancer.

Prior to completing his residency and fellowship at VCU Medical Center, Dr. Poklepovic received his undergraduate degree from Emory University and earned his medical degree at the University of South Florida College of Medicine.  When he's not treating patients at VCU Massey Cancer Center, he is often found on his mountain bike enjoying Richmond's many bike trails.    

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