How This Is Building Me
Episodes
S2 Ep8: How Surgical Determination Intersects With Human Connection: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Robert A Meguid, MD, MPH, FACS
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of a...
S2 Ep7: How Strategic Partnerships Expand the Reach of Cancer Research: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Dajan O'Donnell, PhD
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of a...
S2 Ep6: How a Passion for Justice Leads the Fight in Tobacco Litigation: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Alex Alvarez
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of a...
S2 Ep5: How a Devotion to Heath Care Conquered Societal Barriers: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Khari Reed, MHSA, FACHE
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of a...
S2 Ep4: How an Interest in Scientific Intricacies Evolved to Transform the Biotechnology Field: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Tim Clackson, PhD
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of a...
S2 Ep3: How Patient Prioritization Paved the Way for a Legacy of Oncology Care: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Robert Kantor, MD
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of a...
S2 Ep2: How Physics, Medicine, and Lived Experience Shaped a Career in Breast Cancer Research and Risk Evaluation: With Ross Camidge, MD; and Sofia Diana Merajver, MD, PhD
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of al...
S2 Ep1: How Community Oncology Experience Built the Foundation for a Dedicated Phase 1 Research Program: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Justin Call, MD
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of a...
50: How Biostastistics Expertise Led to a Career of Propelling Ethical Clinical Trial Design: D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Tom Fleming, PhD
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of al...
49: How Compelling Communication Makes Early Cancer Detection Part of Everyday Life: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Keith Singer
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of a...
48: How An Interest in Translational Research and Drug Development Helps Evolve Regulatory Practices: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Gideon Blumenthal, MD
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of a...
S14 Ep47: How a Career Dedicated to Patient Connections and Research Advances Has Improved Lung Cancer Care: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Mark Socinski, MD
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of a...
46: How a Career of Hearing and Amplifying Patient Voices Has Reached the Pinnacle of Patient Advocacy: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Ken Culver, MD
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of a...
45: How Health Economics Leverages Clinical Research to Advance Patient Care: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Adam Lee
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Camidge and Lee discussed Lee's professional journey and personal insights gained from years of working at the intersection of clinical research and p...
44: How Passion for Healing and Health Care Equity Expands Access to Innovative Therapies: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Brandon Blue, MD
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drs Camidge and Blue discussed Dr Blue’s journey into practicing medicine that led him to his current specialty: the management of malignant hematol...
43: How Enthusiasm for Science and Global Change Culminates in Wide-Reaching Opportunities to Improve Cancer Care: D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Catharine Young, PhD
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of a...
42: How Firsthand Breast Cancer Experience Shaped a Surgeon's Mission to Educate Colleagues and Empower Patients: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Liz O'Riordan, FRCS, PhD
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Camidge and O'Riordan discussed how O'Riordan's breast surgery career intersected with her personal experience with breast cancer. She shared the stor...
41: From Pageants to Partnerships: How Unexpected Opportunities Shaped an Oncology Career Beyond the Clinic: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Lauren Meehan Machos, MPH
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Camidge and Machos discussed Machos' early career transition from pre-med to sales; her role in building strategic partnerships with key opinion leade...
40: Advancing Brain Metastases Research and Mentorship in Breast Oncology: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; Nancy U. Lin, MD
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drs Camidge and Lin discuss Dr Lin's work with brain metastases, her role in developing targeted therapies for breast cancer, the importance of system...
39: How Medical Physicists Contribute to Optimized Oncologic Outcomes: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; Alexandra Rink, PhD
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of a...
38: Vulnerable Conversations Contribute to Patient Advocacy Efforts to Propel Lung Cancer Research: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Tillman Nechtman
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drs Camidge and Nechtman discuss Nechtman's experience supporting and caring for his wife Laura during her lung cancer diagnosis and treatment; the em...
37: How Complementary Roles in Clinic and Industry Illuminate Avenues for Patient-Centered Cancer Care: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Geoff Oxnard, MD
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drs Camidge and Oxnard discussed Dr Oxnard's work with novel EGFR inhibitors that aims to overcome treatment resistance; how advancements in precision...
36: How Behavioral Science Informs Empathetic and Effective Lung Cancer Prevention Strategies: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Jamie L. Studts, PhD
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drs Camidge and Studts discussed Dr Studts' career in behavioral science, particularly in lung cancer prevention and control. Dr Studts shared his jou...
35: How Academia and Industry Intersect to Improve Oncology Research and Patient Care: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Tim Eisen, MB BChir, PhD
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drs Camidge and Eisen discussed Dr Eisen's dual career in academia and industry. Growing up in London, he pursued medicine, excelling in cell patholog...
34: How Generalists Are Uniquely Positioned to Administer and Advance Oncology Care: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Rahul Gosain, MD, MBA
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Camidge is rejoined by Rahul Gosain, MD, MBA, the medical director of Wilmot Cancer Institute at Webster and director of Wilmot Ca...
33: A Nuanced Understanding of Cellular Biology Advances Neuro-Oncology Practice: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Adrienne A. Boire, MD, PhD
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drs Camidge and Boire discuss Dr Boire's journey to becoming a physician-scientist, moments in her career that shaped her fascination with neurology, ...
32: Designing Trials and Fueling Collaboration in Oncology: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Mary Redman, PhD
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drs Camidge and Redman discuss Dr Redman's role as a biostatistician, outlining her work in designing clinical trials, navigating collaborations with ...
31: Considerations for Taking Oncology Care "to the Ends of the Earth": With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Michael Smylie, MBBS, FRCPC
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Camidge sits down with Michael Smylie, MBBS, FRCPC, a professor in the Department of Oncology in the Faculty of Medicine and Denti...
30: How the Drive to Connect the Oncology Community Built an Educational Podcast Platform: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Rahul Gosain, MD, MBA
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of a...
29: Clinical Oncology Bridges Gaps Between Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Clinical Research: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Duncan McLaren, MBBS, BSc, FRCR, FRCP
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Camidge sits down with Duncan McLaren, MBBS, BSc, FRCR, FRCP, a consultant clinical oncologist at Spire Edinburgh Hospitals Murray...
28: Patient Prioritization Is the Foundation for a Successful Neurologic Oncology Career: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Douglas Ney, MD
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Camidge sits down with Douglas Ney, MD, a professor of neurology and neurosurgery, program director of the Neurology Residency P...
27: PRO Research Is Key for a Patient-Focused Oncology Pharmacology Career: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, and Jeanne Fourie Zirkelbach, PhD
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Camidge sits down with Jeanne Fourie Zirkelbach, PhD, a clinical pharmacologist in the Office of Clinical Pharmacology in the Cent...
26: Camidge and Wilfong on Making A Difference Through a Career in Continuing Medical Education
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of a...
25: Camidge and Kahl Reflect on the Impact of Oncology Journalism
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Camidge and Kahl reflect on the steps in Kahl’s communications career that paved the way for her to become a leader in the medical journalism field.
24: Camidge and White on Crucial Aspects of Patient-Focused Oncology Communication
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Camidge and White discuss the intersections between White’s head and neck cancer diagnosis and radiation oncology communications career.
23: Camidge and Cooper on Finding Purpose and Embracing Nuance in Hospital Chaplaincy
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Camidge and Cooper discuss key moments in Cooper’s career as a chaplain, the focus of her writing and research about hospital chaplaincy, and the im...
22: Camidge and Datta Detail the Career of an “Opportunistic Nomad”
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drs Camidge and Datta highlight the nuances of Dr Datta’s career as a surgeon-scientist, the unexpected intersections between music and surgery, his...
21: Camidge and Arslan Calculate the “Impact Factor” of a Career in Medicine
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drs Camidge and Arslan discuss Dr Arslan’s experience providing emergency medical care and the curiosity that led him to pursue a career in industry...
20: Camidge and Su Compare Lung Cancer Treatment Strategies in China and the United States
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drs Camidge and Su spotlight the aspects of medicine that strengthened Dr Su’s interest in practicing medical oncology, the ins and outs of deliveri...
19: Camidge and Rimel on the Importance of Cultivating Inclusive Gynecologic Oncology Practices
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drs Camidge and Rimel spotlight the steps along Dr Rimel’s journey to becoming a gynecologic oncology surgeon, how her career is informed by her ide...
18: Camidge and Rabinowitz Reflect on Finding Strength and Inspiration on Both Sides of a Cancer Diagnosis
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drs Camidge and Rabinowitz discuss the balancing act between professional and personal life that Rabinowitz navigated when he was diagnosed with lung ...
17: Camidge and Lewis Discuss the Perspective of Being Both a Patient and Physician
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drs Camidge and Lewis talk through the ways that Dr Lewis’ diagnosis of MEN-1 has affected his personal and professional life, the importance of see...
16: Camidge and Farmen Discuss the Nuances of Cancer Care and Patient Advocacy
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Camidge and Farmen talk through the intersections of patient advocacy for cancer and cerebral palsy, the story of Farmen’s cancer diagnosis, the myr...
15: Camidge and Kelley Share the Details of Practicing Within Various Health Care Models
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drs Camidge and Kelley discuss the ways Dr Kelley’s passion for research guided his early career path.
14: Camidge and Okuyama Sasaki Highlight How Safety Net Hospitals Widen the Scope of Cancer Care
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drs Camidge and Okuyama Sasaki discuss the unique features and goals of safety net hospitals; the formative educational experiences that shaped Dr Oku...
13: Camidge and Leland Discuss the Road to a Multifaceted Biotechnology Career
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drs Camidge and Leland discuss various roles in the biotechnology field and the intricacies of starting a biotechnology company.
12: Camidge and Gerber Emphasize the Importance of Face-to-Face Patient Connections
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drs Camidge and Gerber highlight the ways that a liberal arts education can lay the foundation for a successful career in medicine; the benefits of pe...
11: Camidge and McVeigh Highlight the Role of the Clinical Geneticist Across Cancer Care and Research
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drs Camidge and McVeigh highlight the evolution of the clinical genetics field over time, the process of identifying pathogenic genetic variants, the ...
10: Camidge and Garon Unpack Key Updates From the 2023 IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of How This Is Building Me, Drs Camidge and Garon discuss the differences in lung cancer management and drug advancement between the U...
9: Camidge and Garon Reflect on the Nuances of Career Development Through Clinical Research
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
World-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, sits down with guests to discuss the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with canc...
8: Camidge and Vokes Reflect on Research Journeys, Team Building, and Mentorship
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
World-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, sits down with guests to discuss the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with canc...
7: Camidge and Abbott Discuss the Role of the Biotechnology Analyst in Drug Development
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
World-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, sits down with guests to discuss the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with canc...
6: Camidge and Cetnar Revisit ASCO 2023 Data in Lung Cancer
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
World-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, sits down with guests to discuss the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with canc...
5: Camidge and Weickhardt Consider Oncology Practice and Patient Care From an International Perspective
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
World-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, sits down with guests to discuss the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with canc...
4: Camidge and Turner Reflect on the Importance of Care and Connection Throughout the Cancer Journey
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
World-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, sits down with guests to discuss the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with canc...
3: Camidge and Jalal on Setting up an Infrastructure for Success in Life and Work
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
World-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, sits down with guests to discuss the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with canc...
2: Camidge and Bauml on Breaking Into Industry From Academia
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
World-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, sits down with guests to discuss the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with canc...
1: Camidge and Cetnar Consider the Value of Career Scholarship, Leadership, and Mentorship
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
World-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, sits down with guests to discuss the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with canc...