Dr. Nichols began his academic career on the faculty at Indiana University. His mid-career was as division chief and Vice Chair of the Cancer Center at Oregon Health and Science University. He has been involved in oncology leadership through board positions with Leukemia Lymphoma Society and LIVESTRONG. Since joining ASCO in 1986, Dr. Nichols has served the Society in numerous volunteer capacities, including as a member of the CancerLinQ Board of Governors and as ASCO Treasurer.