Matthew S. McKinney, MD, looks back at his journey in medicine, underscoring the importance of mentorship and diverse experiences in the shaping of his career. Initially interested in becoming a surgical oncologist, he was led to explore other fields and eventually trained at Duke University, focusing on internal medicine and hematology-oncology.
At Duke, Dr McKinney gained invaluable clinical and research experience, guided by Dr Sandeep Dave. This mentorship expanded his understanding of the molecular diversity of non-Hodgkin lymphomas in general, ultimately contributing to a unique approach to clinical investigation and patient care in the treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
