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Winship Cancer Institute names Neil Iyengar director of survivorship
He will lead personalized survivorship programs, integrating wellness, research, and supportive care across Winship and Emory Healthcare systems.
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Bhavana P - Thu, 03, Jul 2025
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Neil M. Iyengar / Emory University
Emory University’s Winship Cancer Institute has named Indian-American oncologist and expert in cancer survivorship Neil M. Iyengar as director of survivorship services.
Iyengar also assumes the role of co-director of the breast medical oncology program in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine, and will provide clinical care at Winship’s Glenn Family Breast Center.
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In his new role, Iyengar will spearhead the development and integration of survivorship services across Winship and Emory Healthcare. He will lead a comprehensive program that delivers personalized wellness plans to patients, addressing needs such as exercise, nutrition, and supportive care. Additionally, he will oversee research initiatives that aim to establish evidence-based practices in survivorship care.
Commenting on his new role, Iyengar said, “I’m honored to join the Winship team and inspired by its deep expertise, collaborative culture and commitment to advancing cancer care and research. Cancer survivorship care is complex, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. I’m excited for what’s ahead as we redefine survivorship with the same innovation and intentionality that have transformed cancer treatment.”
“Under his leadership, Winship survivorship services will offer an enhanced care experience, providing patients with a tailored wellness plan and expert support from the time they are diagnosed with cancer through their post-treatment care,” said Suresh S. Ramalingam, Winship’s executive director.
Previously, Iyengar served as associate attending physician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and associate professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. At Sloan Kettering, he led the Healthy Living Program, a pioneering survivorship model that delivers customized lifestyle plans to breast cancer patients.
Sagar Lonial, Winship’s chief medical officer, emphasized Iyengar’s alignment with Winship’s patient-centered mission “Iyengar’s career has been dedicated to improving the lives of people diagnosed with cancer, with the understanding that every patient has a unique set of circumstances, risk factors and needs. This makes him an excellent fit for the kind of care we provide at Winship, and our teams can’t wait to work with him.”
A graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, Iyengar has earned numerous accolades and research grants from leading institutions, including the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society.
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