Dr. Yen-Lin Liu, a distinguished pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Taipei Medical University, specializes in pediatric brain tumors, childhood cancers, and blood disorders. His extensive research and clinical expertise have greatly advanced the understanding and treatment of pediatric cancers, with a strong focus on translational research and innovative therapeutic strategies to improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Logan Spector, an epidemiologist at the University of Minnesota and chair of CLIC, is a leading expert in childhood cancer research. His groundbreaking work on the genetic and environmental causes of childhood cancers, particularly leukemia and brain tumors, has advanced prevention and early detection strategies, earning him widespread recognition in the field.
Dr. Soyeon Cheon is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Public Health at National Cheng Kung University, currently working on early-life risk factors for childhood cancer, with a focus on medical radiation exposure. Through collaboration and ongoing research, she hopes to contribute to the broader understanding of environmental and medical risk factors affecting children's health.
Dr. Julia Heck, an epidemiologist at the University of North Texas, is a leading expert in the study of environmental factors and their impact on childhood cancer risk. Her research on prenatal exposures, such as air pollution, pesticides, and occupational hazards, has provided vital insights into the causes of childhood cancers and informed public health policies aimed at reducing harmful environmental exposures.