Medicine man by day, rockstar by night

Dr. Patrick Hwu runs the Moffitt Cancer Center as he continues to practice medicine and study immunotherapy treatments. Oh, and he plays a mean keyboard in a rock and roll band, too.

Dr. Patrick Hwu plays with his band the ReMissions at show in Tampa in November. (Photo by Mark Wemple)
Dr. Patrick Hwu plays with his band the ReMissions at show in Tampa in November. (Photo by Mark Wemple)
  • Executive Diversions
  • Share

Executive: Dr. Patrick Hwu, president and CEO of Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute. Hwu, 59, is a practicing doctor at Moffitt who regularly treats patients and continues to research. According to Moffitt, he has led research and clinical efforts to better understand how tumors and the immune system work together.

 

Continue reading your article
with a Business Observer subscription.
What's included:
  • ✓ Unlimited digital access to BusinessObserverFL.com
  • ✓ E-Newspaper app, digital replica of print edition
  • ✓ Mailed print newspaper every Friday (optional)
  • ✓ Newsletter of daily business news
Subscribe

Already subscribed? Sign in.

Latest News

  • April 1, 2026
Work starts on Naples apartments as developer secures $45M in financing
  • April 1, 2026
$300K Bradenton EDC contract up for vote in Manatee
  • April 1, 2026
27 Gulf Coast companies ranked among fastest growing in Southeast
  • April 1, 2026
Tampa tire store franchisor rolls into new brands, buys a restaurant

Sponsored Content