Erich M. Sturgis, M.D., M.P.H.
HPV-Related Cancers Moon Shot
About Dr. Sturgis
Erich M. Sturgis, M.D., M.P.H., immensely enjoys building and working with a team, and the more diverse the better. He finds it exciting to develop a clear, bold and meaningful goal with an opportunity for the entire team to individually contribute to and construct a logical path to follow. Then, get out of the way and let everyone show what they can achieve.
Affiliations and Related Links
Fighting Cancer: It's Personal
What do you hope to accomplish?
I hope to develop a screening strategy for HPV-related cancers in men.
What makes the Moon Shots Program stand out?
The support to the specific groups administratively, financially and
through the platform infrastructure is what makes the program stand
out. The HPV-Related Cancers Moon Shot™, in particular, stands out
because of the diverse team that's come together to address the
problem of HPV-related cancers.
What makes your fight against cancer personal?
My patients make my fight against cancer personal.
What's your Moon Shot focus?
I'm the administrative lead of the HPV-Related Cancers Moon
Shot.
What motivates and excites you?
I'm motivated by the achievable goal of potentially eradicating HPV-related cancers for the next generation if we can simply get kids vaccinated.
What else do you want people to know about you and your work?
GEAUX TIGERS!