Goucher College Podcasts

Dr. Gabrilove is the James F. Holland Professor of Medicine and Oncological Sciences at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City from which she also earned her medical degree. Dr. Gabrilove majored in chemistry at Goucher, and graduated in 1973. Dr. Gabrilove is a world-renowned expert on the role of blood cell growth factors and their role in treating blood cell disorders and leukemia and in combating the life-threatening side effects of chemotherapy. During her talk, Dr. Gabrilove will make the case that the field of medicine reflects an intersection between humanities and science and offers endless opportunities for personal fulfillment. She will outline why she was drawn to this discipline and will offer potential insights for those contemplating future directions, whether in medicine, science, or other health care fields. Dr. Gabrilove will use her decision to pursue a career in medicine to illustrate and underscore key attributes she believes contribute to meaningful outcomes, includi