Vilcek Foundation Appoints Dr. Jedd Wolchok to Board of Directors

The Vilcek Foundation has officially added Dr. Jedd Wolchok to its board of directors starting May 1, 2024. Dr. Wolchok currently serves as the Meyer Director of the Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center and is a professor at Weill Cornell Medicine. His substantial contributions in immunotherapy and oncology, along with his previous involvement as a juror for the Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science, position him well for this new role.

Foundation President Rick Kinsel expressed his satisfaction with Wolchok's appointment, acknowledging his leadership and philanthropic efforts in the field of science. Wolchok's background includes pivotal research in immunotherapy, particularly the development and clinical application of treatments for advanced melanoma, contributing significantly to the field. His work has received support from major institutions such as the National Institutes of Health and has led to breakthrough treatments that underscore the critical role of immunotherapy in cancer treatment.

Wolchok's professional affiliations extend beyond his clinical research. He is an elected member of several prestigious medical societies, including the National Academy of Medicine and the American Association for Cancer Research, and holds significant positions related to cancer research and clinical investigation.