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Wistar Institute President & CEO Dr. Dario Altieri Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — (October 22, 2024) —President and CEO of The Wistar Institute Dario Altieri, M.D., has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia. The appointment marks a continuation of Altieri’s service to the Chamber, where he served as a member of the CEO Council for Growth and participated in the Philadelphia Regional Recharge and Recovery Task Force during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Altieri has served as the director of The Ellen and Ronald Caplan Cancer Center at Wistar since 2010 and as President & CEO since 2015; he also holds an endowed chair as the Robert and Penny Fox Distinguished Professor.

“It is the Chamber’s unique & diverse business network and commitment to private-public collaboration across sectors that contribute to Philadelphia’s thriving economic and business growth across the region,” said Dr. Altieri. “I look forward to the collaboration and innovation that will advance our city to new heights of excellence.”

“I’m delighted to welcome the newest members of our Board of Directors and Executive Committee,” said Chellie Cameron, Chamber president & CEO. “By leveraging their diverse experiences and insight, we aim to drive impact and growth across the Greater Philadelphia region. I look forward to collaborating with them to realize our vision: Greater Philadelphia is a top global destination for business and a leader in inclusive growth.”

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ABOUT THE WISTAR INSTITUTE:

The Wistar Institute is the nation’s first independent nonprofit institution devoted exclusively to foundational biomedical research and training. Since 1972, the Institute has held National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Cancer Center status. Through a culture and commitment to biomedical collaboration and innovation, Wistar science leads to breakthrough early-stage discoveries and life science sector start-ups. Wistar scientists are dedicated to solving some of the world’s most challenging problems in the field of cancer and immunology, advancing human health through early-stage discovery and training the next generation of biomedical researchers. wistar.org