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<p class="MsoNormal">Good afternoon,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please see the message below regarding important leadership updates for the Upstate Cancer Center.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please take a moment to review.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Barb Glover, <i>MBA</i></span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President and Dean<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Lawrence S. Chin, MD, FAANS, FACS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Senior Vice President and Dean, Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Robert B. and Molly G. King Endowed Professor of Neurosurgery<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Interim Director, Upstate Cancer Center<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">SUNY Upstate Medical University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">750 East Adams Street<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Syracuse, NY 13210 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"> Laurie Nicoletti <NICOLETL@upstate.edu>
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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, April 17, 2026 12:55 PM<br>
<b>Cc:</b> Barbara Glover <GloverB@upstate.edu>; Lawrence S. Chin <ChinL@upstate.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Management Forum Announcement ~ Cancer Center Leadership Updates<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Team,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">To ensure that we have the leadership infrastructure needed to support the continued growth and advancement of the Upstate Cancer Center, we are pleased to share several important leadership updates.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Effective immediately, Dean Chin will serve as Interim Director of the Upstate Cancer Center. Dr. Chin’s leadership and commitment to our mission will help guide the Cancer Center through this important period of continued expansion and
development.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">To further strengthen our Academic Cancer Programs, Dr. Thomas Vandermeer has graciously agreed to assume the role of Deputy Director of Academic Operations. In this position, Dr. Vandermeer will be able to dedicate focused attention to
the continued growth of our Cancer Research Programs, while also advancing the integration of clinical trials more seamlessly into our patient care areas. His leadership will be instrumental in expanding our academic and research impact.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">In addition, Dr. Jade Homsi has agreed to take on the role of Deputy Director of Clinical Operations. Alongside his responsibilities as Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology, Dr. Homsi will focus on optimizing clinical operations across
all Cancer Center sites, helping ensure a consistently exceptional experience for both patients and care teams.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">These leadership enhancements reflect our shared commitment to building a strong, collaborative structure that supports innovation, operational excellence, and outstanding patient centered care. Please join us in thanking Dr. Vandermeer,
and Dr. Homsi for their willingness to step into these important roles and for their continued dedication to the future of the Upstate Cancer Center.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Warm regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Lawrence S. Chin, MD, FAANS, FACS<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Senior Vice President and Dean, Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Robert B. and Molly G. King Endowed Professor of Neurosurgery<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Interim Director, Upstate Cancer Center<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">SUNY Upstate Medical University<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Robert J. Corona, DO, MBA, FCAP, FASCP<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Chief Executive Officer<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">John B. Henry Endowed Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sr Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, SUNY Upstate Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine<o:p></o:p></p>
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