NATHAN WALCKER
CEO, FLORIDA CANCER SPECIALISTS & RESEARCH INSTITUTE, TAMPA
Celebrating its 40th year in 2024, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is an independent, physician-owned and led community oncology practice. Operating in nearly 100 locations across the state, it offers innovative clinical research and cutting-edge therapies for Floridians battling cancer. It employs more than 5,000. FCS says it offers more clinical trials than any other private oncology practice in Florida, and the majority of new cancer drugs recently approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation.
EDUCATION: Columbia University (BA, MBA)
IF I WERE GOVERNOR: Thematically, ensuring a fair, equitable ecosystem for Floridians to access high-quality, affordable healthcare, including treatment for cancer, and supporting independent physician groups statewide is crucial. Taking a symbiotic approach by prioritizing both patient care and advancing a business-friendly climate through intentional legislation, policy reform and the deployment of state funding to support these efforts strengthens our leadership on a national scale. This approach aims for a happier, healthier population in the Sunshine State. There’s more than just orange juice here!
READING: Measure What Matters, by famed entrepreneur and Silicon Valley investor John Doerr.
