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Vincent T. DeVita
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Vincent Theodore DeVita Jr. (born March 7, 1935) is the Amy and Joseph Perella Professor of Medicine at Yale Cancer Center, and a Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health. He directed the Yale Cancer Center from 1993 to 2003.[1] He has been president of the board of directors of the American Cancer Society (2012-2013).[2][3] He is internationally recognized as a pioneer in the field of oncology for his work on combination-chemotherapy treatments.[1][4]
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Born | Vincent Theodore DeVita Jr. (1935-03-07) March 7, 1935 (age 89) |
Spouse | Mary Kay Bush |
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Relatives | Paul Raeburn (son-in-law) |
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