Renowned breast cancer specialist joins NYU Langone Health’s cancer centre

Elizabeth Comen, an internationally recognised breast cancer oncologist and women’s health specialist, has joined the Breast Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center as an associate professor of medicine.

An award-winning oncologist and bestselling author, Dr Comen has focused her clinical and translational research on the relationship between the immune system and breast cancer growth, particularly in metastatic disease.

She comes to NYU Langone from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

“Dr Comen’s dedication to advancing breast cancer research and treatment aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing the highest quality of care and conducting innovative research to better understand and treat cancer,” said Dr Alec Kimmelman, the Anita Steckler and Joseph Steckler Chair of Radiation Oncology and director of the Perlmutter Cancer Center.

“We are thrilled to welcome her to our team.”

Dr Comen is renowned for her reputation as an advocate for women’s health and wellness. Her recently published book, All in Her Head, unpacks the legacy behind the pervasive gaps in women’s healthcare.

She has also appeared in local, national, and international news outlets, speaking to the complexities of breast cancer care to the general public to increase awareness and understanding, as well as advocating for women’s health more broadly.

Comen has had the opportunity to collaborate with organisations, such as the White House Women’s Health Research Initiative and the Collaborative of Women’s Health Access Matters, to promote equity for women’s health.

“I am honoured to contribute to Perlmutter Cancer Center’s mission of providing compassionate, cutting-edge care to people facing breast cancer,” she said.

“I look forward to working alongside my esteemed colleagues to further our understanding of this disease and improve outcomes for patients.”