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Vickers, a pancreatic cancer surgeon, has made health equity a priority for the New York-based cancer center since taking the reins in 2022. In 2023, MSK under his leadership entered into a collaboration with MediSys Health Network to expand access to cancer care for residents of Queens and eastern Brooklyn. It also finalized Medicaid contracts, giving more low-income patients access to care. In addition, the cancer center last year formed a multi-year agreement with artificial intelligence company ConcertAI to bolster detection and treatment.