Welcome back to The Genetics Podcast! Today, we’re joined by Dr. Luis Diaz, Head of the Division of Solid Tumor Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering and a White House Appointee to the National Cancer Advisory Board. Dr. Diaz’s career has been defined by his commitment to translating cutting-edge cancer genomics into clinical practice. In this episode, he and Patrick dive into his groundbreaking trial on mismatch repair (MMR)-deficient rectal cancer, along with his pioneering work on liquid biopsies, immunotherapies targeting tumors with microsatellite instability, and advancements in precision oncology. To learn more about Dr. Diaz and his work, visit his research page here: https://www.mskcc.org/research-areas/labs/luis-diaz.