Quotes from the Authors
“As a child growing up in a Hispanic family, I never dreamed I would be an academician, much less a scientist. My father was born in Marin, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and my mother, on a farm in El Porvenir. Neither of my parents had a high school education…”
Guillermina Lozano, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair of Genetics
Mattie Allen Fair Research Chair
“I feel that I have one of the best jobs in the world. Currently, I have two important professional missions… to perform high-quality cancer research that will impact patient care… and to provide leadership to the younger generation of scientists. The daily opportunity to interact with bright people who have enthusiastic minds is a precious gift. Life is good.”
Dihua Yu, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Modecular and Cellular Oncology
Nylene Eckles Distinguished Professorship in Breast Cancer Research
“… I let women trainees and faculty know that they are not alone in their struggle with guilt as working mothers; that a persona combining determination, focus and poise scores more points with our male colleagues; and that family relationships are key… My favorite motto has become ‘Your academic career is a marathon, not a sprint.’ The most important thing is to stay in the race…”
Eugenie S. Kleinerman, M.D.
Professor and Head of Division of Pediatrics
Mosbacher Pediatrics Chair
“For the first time in the history of M. D. Anderson, two African-American women were promoted to the rank of full professor (in 2007). I was one of them… The promotion is a milestone for me… and a reward for my hard work and accomplishments in and outside of the hospital…”
Vickie R. Shannon, M.D.
Professor of Pulmonary Medicine
