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MSK 2020 Annual Report

Yaihara Fortis Santiago, Associate Director, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs & Trainee Diversity

Resilient. Resourceful. Dedicated.

For more than 135 years, Memorial Sloan Kettering has always cared for patients with compassion and cutting-edge medicine. The extraordinary events of 2020 did not deter us. Read the stories of strength and perseverance in MSK’s 2020 annual report.

Moments of Strength

When the pandemic struck, the MSK community rose up with unwavering focus on what mattered most: exceptional cancer care, research, and education.

From the Front Lines

Memorial Sloan Kettering staff, patients, and donors stepped up in extraordinary ways during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meet just some of these heroes

Moments of Discovery

Through ingenuity and sheer dedication to saving lives, MSK scientists are making strides to address some of the most pressing challenges in cancer research.

Moments for Change

MSK is committed to breaking down barriers and creating a more diverse and inclusive community for all.

Closing the Gap: Making Healthcare Available to All

In her new role as Chief Health Equity Officer, gynecologic cancer surgeon Carol Brown is leading a new commitment to reducing cancer disparities. Dr. Brown spoke with NBC’s Today show anchor Al Roker about raising awareness about these disparities.

Meet Dr. Brown

Watch Dr. Brown and Al Roker’s conversation

Personal Perspectives on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at MSK

The seismic events of 2020 sparked honest, sometimes uncomfortable conversations at MSK about race and equality. People who are helping to lead critical changes in many areas across MSK shared their perspectives.

Tomya Watt, Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President of Talent Acquisition & Mobility

Yaihara Fortis Santiago, Associate Director, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs & Trainee Initiatives, SKI

Melody Smith, Assistant Attending, Hematologic Oncologist

Melody Smith, Hematologic Oncologist

Ushma Neill, Vice President, Scientific Education & Training

Kreg Koford, Vice President, Supply Chain and Sustaining Care Services

Cornelius Taazubing, Research Fellow, SKI

Cornelius Taabazuing, Research Fellow, SKI

Monika Shah, Infectious Disease Physician and Chair, Graduate Medical Education Committee

Jorge Capote, Vice President, Patient Relations

MSK Giving

Donations to MSK help create breakthroughs that change lives worldwide.

MSK Donors Met the Moment in 2020

Facing unprecedented challenges, our community reimagined how to support one another and our institution, such as moving meetings and events online, and we are grateful for the exceptional commitment and generosity of so many. Thank you to everyone who came together to drive progress and bring hope to people with cancer and their families worldwide. In 2020, MSK received nearly 715,000 donations from 507,000 individuals, families, foundations, and companies who contributed a total of $309,547,924 to advance cancer care, research, and education.