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Michael S.

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Associate Director and Full Professor at University of Mississippi Medical Center
📍 Evans, Georgia, United States

A retired cancer research leader, formerly the Associate Director at the University of Mississippi Medical Centers Cancer Institute and a Professor at Augusta University. An alumnus of Virginia Tech with a Ph. D. , his career has been dedicated to leadership in academic oncology.

Based on his online activity, he values evidence-based discussion on social topics like gender roles and bias. He champions open dialogue, expressing frustration when differing opinions are met with intolerance, demonstrating a strong conviction for intellectual honesty and exchanging diverse viewpoints.

He posits that personal exposure and "lived experiences" are not the same as representative evidence in important discussions.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Associate Director and Full Professor
Location
Evans, Georgia, United States
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Cancer Research
His career focus, having served as a professor and Associate Director at two university cancer centers. He is also interested in the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
Evidence-Based Debate
He consistently advocates for using objective evidence over personal anecdotes or "lived experiences" when discussing complex societal issues like racism and misogyny.
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Career

Work history

6-2018 - 9-2022
Associate Director and Full Professor
University of Mississippi Medical Center
7-2015 - 6-2018
Professor, Augusta University; Full Member, Georgia Cancer Center
Augusta University
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Education
1979 - 1984
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Virginia Tech
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