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Death of oncologist Rachna Shroff

Overview

Dr. Rachna Shroff, a prominent Indian-American oncologist and researcher specializing in cholangiocarcinoma, has died at the age of 47. She held significant leadership positions at the University of Arizona Cancer Center and the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Tucson, including serving as Associate Director of Clinical Investigations and Chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology.

A globally recognized authority on rare biliary and gastrointestinal cancers, Dr. Shroff contributed to over 80 scientific publications and led hundreds of clinical trials. Her career also included roles at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and leadership within the Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

Prior to her death following a battle with terminal adenocarcinoma, she established the ‘Conquer Cancer–Rachna Shroff, MD, MS, FASCO Young Investigator Award in Biliary Cancer’ to support emerging scientists and innovation in the field.

Entities

University of Arizona Cancer Center · American Society of Clinical Oncology · Rachna Shroff · MD Anderson Cancer Center · Southwest Oncology Group

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  1. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    University of Arizona oncologist Dr. Rachna Shroff dies at 47

    Renowned oncologist Dr. Rachna Shroff has died at 47. A leader in gastrointestinal cancer research, she spearheaded numerous clinical trials at the University of Arizona Cancer Center.

  2. [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Oncologist Rachna Shroff dies at 47

    Renowned oncologist Dr. Rachna Shroff has died at 47. A specialist in cholangiocarcinoma, she led critical research and clinical trials at the University of Arizona Cancer Center.

Sources

ghanamma.com · gistmania.com · ibtimes.com.au · it-boltwise.de · medonet.pl · notiulti.com · offthepress.com · time.news