Doctor who revolutionized cancer care in S.C. retires

During his nearly 40-year tenure at the Prisma Health Cancer Institute, Dr. W. Larry Gluck has revolutionized cancer care in South Carolina, creating a cancer research-and-treatment powerhouse that has discovered new cancer-fighting medicines, brought first-in-nation clinical research trials into the Upstate and provided extraordinary care for countless cancer patients and families.
In honor of his impactful work, Prisma Health established a $3 million endowed chair - the W. Larry Gluck, MD Endowed Chair of Translational and Molecular Oncology Research - to honor his legacy and support even more breakthroughs and advances in cancer care.
Despite the critical role of research in advancing healthcare, the number of physician-scientists in the workforce has declined significantly over the years. Three decades ago, 4.5 percent of physicians were actively engaged in research. Today, that figure stands at a mere 1.5 percent. Establishing an endowed chair ensures our community's access to highly skilled physicians and underscores our commitment to research in the clinical setting.
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