Starting her career as a research physician at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, clinical oncologist Loretta Itri, MD, headed pharmaceutical development departments at large drug manufacturers, including Ortho Biotech, Inc. Outside of her role in clinical research, Dr. Loretta Itri enjoys international travel. She has visited far-off destinations such as South Korea. Less touristy than its neighbors Thailand, China, and Japan, South Korea possesses intriguing culture and natural beauty that attract millions of visitors every year. One of the country’s most popular events is the Lotus Lantern Festival, held annually for more than 1,300 years. The holiday celebrates the Buddha’s birthday, an important date for Korean Buddhists, who make up about 15 percent of the population. From mid-April until early May, illuminated paper lanterns line every street in the capital city of Seoul. During this time, dozens of traditional dance and music performances display the best of Korean culture.
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AuthorAs chief medical officer and president of pharmaceutical development at a public biotech company, Dr. Loretta Itri oversaw the worldwide development of a number of important drugs, including Tesetaxel, a novel oral taxane used in the treatment of breast, gastric, and prostate cancer. Archives
October 2019
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