Wesley Warren is the Executive Director of Research Strategy & Partnerships at City of Hope. In this role, he identifies and secures collaborations with academia, pharma, and biotech to accelerate the development of innovative cancer treatments into clinical trials. Wesley also oversees the infrastructure, expertise, and resources City of Hope utilizes to swiftly translate groundbreaking discoveries into clinical trials. With a career that includes roles at research institutions such as Case Western Reserve University and Cedars-Sinai, Wesley has gained extensive expertise in research operations, clinical trials, and strategic partnerships. Wesley also serves as a volunteer board member for the Cancer Vaccine Coalition and holds a B.A. from Berry College and a J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.