Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
General Thoracic
Member Since: 2023
Biography:
Matthew Bott is a thoracic surgeon at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He completed his general surgical training at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill-Cornell Medical Center in 2013 and his fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Washington University in St. Louis in 2015. Following completion of his fellowship he returned to New York to accept a faculty position at MSKCC. His clinical practice is centered on the treatment of patients with lung and esophageal cancer. He leads MSK’s efforts in robotic bronchoscopy as the surgical director of the Endobronchial Therapies program. He also has an active basic, translational, and clinical research program that focuses on mechanisms of immune surveillance in cancer and methods for leveraging these mechanisms to develop novel treatments for patients with lung cancer.
What Does the AATS Mean to You:
AATS is the pinnacle of scholarship and clinical excellence in cardiothoracic surgery. Research funding through the AATS has been extraordinarily valuable to my career and being inducted as a member this past year was one of my professional highlights.
My First Experience with AATS:
I attended my first AATS meeting as a research resident and it solidified my decision to pursue a career in CT surgery.
Why I became an AATS member:
I became an AATS member because I view membership as an important milestone in the career of a CT surgeon. Membership embodies a commitment to integrity, leadership, and excellence in clinical and academic surgery.
The most impactful presentation I have seen at an AATS meeting:
I loved Malcolm Gladwell's keynote address from last year. I also vividly remember Dr. Patterson being inducted as president in a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater.
The first presentation I gave is:
My first presentation at any meeting was a talk at STS as a “Looking to the Future” scholarship recipient on surgical management of recurrent thymoma. My presentation at AATS was regarding the AATS consensus statement on diagnosis and treatment of early stage lung cancer.
The first paper I had published is:
The first paper that I had published as first author was the project on surgical management of recurrent thymoma under the mentorship of James Huang here at MSK.
I plan on becoming more involved in the organization through:
I would like to become more involved in several AATS committees and become more engaged with AATS Foundation.
What Does the AATS Mean to You:
AATS is the pinnacle of scholarship and clinical excellence in cardiothoracic surgery. Research funding through the AATS has been extraordinarily valuable to my career and being inducted as a member this past year was one of my professional highlights."
My career in CT Surgery was inspired by:
I first rotated in CT surgery on the Thoracic Surgery service at MSKCC while I was a general surgery resident at Cornell. I immediately was drawn to the oncologic challenges, minimally invasive nature of operations, and the scientific aspects of lung cancer biology.
A significant case/patient interaction that impacted my career is:
It's hard to think of a specific one but gratitude from patients who have had successful treatment for their lung cancer is fantastic.
The biggest impact my mentor had on my career is:
I have had a number of important mentors throughout my career. Perhaps the most important thing they imparted is a sense of belonging and encouragement.
The topic most important to advancing the field of CT Surgery is:
Continued research and surgical innovation.
The most pressing issues impacting CT surgery are:
As there are continued advancements in non-surgical therapy, either systemic therapy or other non-surgical modalities, present challenges for keeping surgery at the forefront of cancer treatment. As surgeons, it is imperative we stay informed at the cutting edge of these developments to maintain our involvement.
Advice for Trainees:
Training is difficult but the career is extremely rewarding. Just hang in there.