Meet the Researchers
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Julie Wu, MD
Staff Physician, Medical Oncology
Precision oncology integrating evidence-based models into clinical practice to personalize treatment approaches
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Aparna Sharma, DM
Thoracic medical oncologist
Genomic characterization of young onset lung adenocarcinoma
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Jonathan Villena-Vargas, MD
Thoracic Surgeon
Characterizing T cell PD-1 response in the tumor-draining lymph nodes of early-stage NSCLC patients
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Edema
Edema refers to the accumulation of excess fluid in the body’s tissues, leading to swelling. In the context of lung cancer, edema can occur as a result of the cancer itself or as a side effect of certain treatments, such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy.