Our Team
John Tarantino is a distinguished attorney and philanthropist based in Providence, Rhode Island. He is a shareholder at the law firm Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. and has been recognized nationally for his litigation leadership. (Lawdragon) After his wife Pat’s diagnosis and passing from pancreatic cancer, he established the John and Pat
John Tarantino is a distinguished attorney and philanthropist based in Providence, Rhode Island. He is a shareholder at the law firm Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. and has been recognized nationally for his litigation leadership. (Lawdragon) After his wife Pat’s diagnosis and passing from pancreatic cancer, he established the John and Pat Tarantino Foundation to honour her memory by supporting patients, hospitals and research. (Tarantino Foundation) On the board, he brings vision, legacy-driven leadership and fundraising strategy for the Foundation’s mission.
Dr. Sendurai Mani serves as Dean’s Professor of Translational Oncology and Professor of Medicine at Brown University. He is also Associate Director for Translational Oncology at the Legorreta Cancer Center. His research focuses on how cancer cells become metastatic, develop resistance to treatment and relapse. (Vivo Brown) Originally from
Dr. Sendurai Mani serves as Dean’s Professor of Translational Oncology and Professor of Medicine at Brown University. He is also Associate Director for Translational Oncology at the Legorreta Cancer Center. His research focuses on how cancer cells become metastatic, develop resistance to treatment and relapse. (Vivo Brown) Originally from Tamil Nadu, India, he earned his PhD at the Indian Institute of Science and completed post-doctoral work at the Whitehead Institute/MIT. (Wikipedia) As a director of the Foundation, his scientific expertise helps guide the Foundation’s research funding and patient-assistance programs.
Dr. Howard Safran is Chief of Hematology & Oncology at the Brown University Health Cancer Institute (Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam & Newport hospitals) and Medical Director of the Brown University Oncology Group. (Brown Health) A nationally recognized expert in gastrointestinal cancers (including pancreatic cancer), his clinical and r
Dr. Howard Safran is Chief of Hematology & Oncology at the Brown University Health Cancer Institute (Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam & Newport hospitals) and Medical Director of the Brown University Oncology Group. (Brown Health) A nationally recognized expert in gastrointestinal cancers (including pancreatic cancer), his clinical and research leadership aligns closely with the Foundation’s focus on cancer care and advancing treatments. (PBN) As a director on the Foundation’s board, he helps ensure funds are directed to high-impact research and care initiatives.