
Selwyn M. Vickers
@DrVickersMSK
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President & CEO, @MSKCancerCenter. Pancreatic surgeon and researcher, pioneer in healthcare disparities research, academic medical leader. Opinions are my own.
New York, NY
Joined December 2013
I am incredibly proud that @MSKCancerCenter has once again been recognized as the #2 cancer center in the nation by @usnews in its annual Best Hospitals listing. This is extremely special, and these milestones belong entirely to our remarkable staff. Their daily efforts are what.
š We have some wonderful news to share! MSK is ranked #2 in the nation for cancer care and #1 for urology care according to the @usnews 2025-2026 Best Hospitals list. Learn more:
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Throughout June, MSK embraced Pride month, including our participation in events across New Jersey, Manhattan, and Long Island. We also elevated our LGBTQ+ voices throughĀ the stories of our staff, patients, and families within the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you identify as LGBTQ+.
All month long, MSK has proudly joined communities in Long Island, New Jersey, and Harlem to celebrate #PrideMonth! We're grateful to share these special moments with MSK staff, patients, friends, and families. š³ļøāš
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.@MSKCancerCenter is made up of so many talented people, teams, and departments, all of whom form the collective heartbeat of our community. Every day I am encouraged by the support and compassion these team members share for one another as well as for our patients and their
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I was honored to jump on a bike during another inspiring season of @Cycle4Survival. I want to thank everyone who participated and donated to support rare cancer research at @MSKCancerCenter.
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Today, Iād like to thank the administrative professionals at @MSKCancerCenter who continuously make our organization better through their expertise, commitment, and hard work.
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I am pleased to shareĀ that @MSKCancerCenterās state-of-the-art cancer care Ā pavilion currently under construction will be named The Kenneth C. Griffin Pavilion at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. We are deeply grateful to Ken for his extraordinary generosity and all he
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I am moved by the passion and expertise of the remarkable team at the Olayan Center for Cancer Vaccines (Olayan CCV) and was excited to celebrate their continued work at the Olayan CCV Open House. The standing room-only event brought togetherĀ @MSKCancerCenter cancer vaccine
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Thank you to @UABSurgery for hosting me at the 10th Annual Kirby I. Bland Lectureship. I enjoyed speaking to the group and reconnecting with former colleagues.
The 10th annual Kirby I. Bland Lectureship feat. former Dean of @UABHeersink and current President & CEO of @MSKCancerCenter - @DrVickersMSK ! It was a great homecoming event, and Dr. Vickers spoke about the legacy of excellence that UAB & MSK share.
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RT @MSKCancerCenter: The Paul Marks Prize for Cancer Research recognizes a new generation of leaders in cancer research who are making signā¦.
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The lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. serve as a north starĀ to me and countless others. His unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and upliftingĀ all people continues to guide my work at @MSKCancerCenter.
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In celebration of the holiday season, I was delighted to join many of you at our Holiday Cheer events held earlier this month. I wish you all the joy of the season and hope the New Year brings you the same peace and light that you offer to those around you every day.
Holiday sweaters, cookies, hot cocoa, and lights. these are a few of our favorite MSK things! š This month, MSK employees participated in holiday events to spread cheer with one another and enjoy the holiday season. Swipe to see a few pics of the festivities.
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I am very pleased to share that Memorial Sloan Kettering and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield have reached an agreement that keeps MSK as an in-network provider to Anthem patients. Learn more below:.
Memorial Sloan Kettering has reached a contract agreement with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. With the new contract, members covered by Anthem employer-based health plans will have uninterrupted in-network access to MSK doctors and facilities. Learn more:
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Last week, physicians & scientists at MSK shared research on blood cancers at #ASH24 & breast cancers at #SABCS24. These experts apply courage & creativity every day to answer cancerās biggest questions, & I applaud them for their continued efforts towards ending cancer for life.
Research advances in #lymphoma, #leukemia, and #multiplemyeloma were presented at @ash_hematology by MSK researchers, such as hematologist-oncologist Dr. Alison Moskowitz, hematologic-oncologist Dr. Susan De Wolf, and myeloma specialist Dr. Kylee Maclachlan. Learn about their
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I am grateful for @MSKCancerCenter and the people who make our organization so special. To those who are spending today caring for patients, working in our labs, or otherwise enabling the work of MSK to go forward ā thank you for embodying the spirit of MSK.
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As the 2024 @FredsTeam fundraising season sprints towards this yearās finish line, Iād like to thank everyone for participating in these events which make a major impact on cancer research. Good luck to all of the runners participating in this Sundayās TCS NYC Marathon.
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Iām thrilled to congratulate my colleagues, Dr. Deb Schrag and Dr. Lorenz Studer, on their election to the prestigious @theNAMedicine. This is a well-deserved recognition of their remarkable contributions to the field & their unwavering dedication to advancing cancer care.
š Congratulations to Dr. Deb Schrag, Chair of the @MSK_DeptOfMed, and Dr. @studerl, Director of the Center for Stem Cell Biology at MSK, who were elected to the @theNAMedicine, one of the highest honors bestowed upon scientists worldwide. Learn more:
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