Meet a UChicagoan: Compassion drives scientist to make advances in breast cancer research
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on October 30, 2023
The story of how Long Nguyen, a talented scientist at the University of Chicago, came into the field of medical research begins during his childhood.
Both of his parents were medical doctors who spent decades helping patients, including those battling cancer, in Vietnam after many decades of war. Inspired by their unwavering commitment, Nguyen pursued medical training and saw the many disparities in healthcare and cancer treatment, in particular.
“The heart-wrenching experiences of witnessing many individuals succumb to cancer left a profound impact on me as a young medical student,” said Nguyen, who got . . .
