Meet Nigerian born Professor of Medicine, OLUFUNMILAYO OLAPADE, America’s Most leading Human Genetics Specialist
…practicing medicine for 44 years, becomes Director, Center for Clinical Cancer Genetics and Global Health
*Expert in Cancer Risk Assessment, individualized treatment for the most aggressive forms of Breast Cancer, developed Novel Management strategies based on understanding altered genes in individual patient
*Distinguished scholar received 2005 MacArthur Fellowship (Genius grant) for ‘translating findings on the molecular genetics of breast cancer in African and African-American women into innovative clinical practices in the United States and abroad’
*Board Certifications: Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology Memberships & Medical Societies, Other areas of specialization: Hematology and Oncology (Cancer), Areas of Expertise: Hereditary Cancers, Cancer Risk and Prevention, Cancer Genetics; Breast Cancer, Clinical Trials
*AWARDS: Recipient of the Doris Duke Distinguished Clinical Scientist and Exceptional Mentor Award, an American Cancer Society Clinical Research Professorship, a MacArthur Foundation “Genius” Fellowship and Officer of the Order of the Niger Award
*SHE received honorary degrees from North Central, Dominican, Bowdoin and Princeton universities
*MEDICAL ASSOCIATION: Olopade is an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Philosophical Society and the National Academy of Sciences. She is currently serving on the board of directors for the American Board of Internal Medicine, the National Cancer Advisory Board, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Cancer IQ and the Lyric Opera
*BY SHAKIRU OLODINA/Medical Correspondent in North Carolina & GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICA Senior Investigative Editor
SHE’S THE PRIDE OF NIGERIA, AND AFRICA in the world of Medicine in the United States of America. OLUFUNMILAYO OLOPADE, MD, FACP, a Nigerian born Professor of Medicine has become the Most Celebrated and leading Human Genetics Specialist in America. She is the Director, Center for Clinical Cancer Genetics and Global Health.
Olopade is an expert in cancer risk assessment and individualized treatment for the most aggressive forms of breast cancer, having developed novel management strategies based on an understanding of the altered genes in individual patients. She stresses comprehensive risk reducing strategies and prevention in high-risk populations, as well as earlier detection through advanced imaging technologies.
This soft-spoken medical practitioner is internationally renowned for her expertise in breast cancer, and her research has advanced early detection, treatment and prevention of breast cancer in women at high risk for the disease. A distinguished scholar and mentor, Olopade has received numerous honors and awards including honorary degrees from six universities and a 2005 MacArthur Fellowship (“Genius grant”) for “translating findings on the molecular genetics of breast cancer in African and African-American women into innovative clinical practices in the United States and abroad.”
This English and Yoruba languages fluent celebrity doctor has received numerous honors and awards, including honorary degrees from North Central, Dominican, Bowdoin and Princeton universities. She is also a recipient of the Doris Duke Distinguished Clinical Scientist and Exceptional Mentor Award, an American Cancer Society Clinical Research Professorship, a MacArthur Foundation “Genius” Fellowship and Officer of the Order of the Niger Award. Dr. Olopade is an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Philosophical Society and the National Academy of Sciences. She currently serves on the board of directors for the American Board of Internal Medicine, the National Cancer Advisory Board, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Cancer IQ and the Lyric Opera.
*Board Certifications: Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology Memberships & Medical Societies
American College of Physicians, American Association for Cancer Research, Women in Cancer Research, American Philosophical Society; American Society of Breast Disease, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association of University Professors; Human Genome Organisation, American Society of Preventive Oncology, American Association for the Advancement of Science; American Society of Hematology, National Academy of Medicine, Nigerian Medical Association; National Cancer Advisory Board, American Society for Clinical Investigation
*Medical Education
University of Ibadan
*Internship
University College Hospital; John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
*Residency
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
*Fellowship
University of Chicago Medicine
*Specialties
Hematology and Oncology (Cancer)
*Areas of Expertise
Hereditary Cancers, Cancer Risk and Prevention, Cancer Genetics; Breast Cancer, Clinical Trials
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