University of California San Francisco

Jo Chien, MD

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Jo
Chien
MD

Professor of Clinical Medicine
Department of Hematology/Oncology
Co-Investigator
UCSF Lobular Breast Cancer Research Program

    Biography

    Dr. Chien has served as principal investigator on numerous trials focused on all breast cancer subtypes, with the goal of tailoring treatment to tumor biology. Additionally, a long-standing research interest of hers is the treatment of hormone receptor positive disease, as most lobular tumors are. She incorporated her significant experience in clinical trial design, conduct, and implementation of biomarker rich translational research into the PLUMB Study. Dr. Chien is also interested in the impact of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment on young women and started a registry that serves as a resource for research and support.