Elizabeth Loggers recognized as emerging leader in hospice and palliative medicine

Dr. Elizabeth Loggers, clinical associate professor (Hematology and Oncology) and medical director for Fred Hutch Palliative Care, has been recognized as an Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Medicine by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAPHM).

Established in 2014, this award recognizes accomplished early career professionals and the next generation of hospice and palliative care leaders.

Dr. Loggers is a medical oncologist who treats patients with sarcoma, a rare cancer of the bones and soft tissue.

While she is an expert in the care of all forms of sarcoma, her research interests focus in particular on intra-abdominal and retroperitoneal tumors, solitary fibrous tumors, and rare, aggressive forms of sarcoma such as malignant granular cell sarcoma and alveolar soft part sarcoma.

In addition to identifying novel treatments for sarcoma, Dr. Loggers is an expert in managing treatment- and cancer-related symptoms and supporting patient’s quality of life throughout cancer treatment.

Her research related to this includes improving models of health care delivery and patient communication, particularly for patients with advanced cancer, with the goal of optimizing the patient and family experience.