Dawn L. Hershman

Dawn Luryn Hershman is an American oncologist. Since 2020, she has served as the American Cancer Society Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at Columbia University.

Dawn Hershman
Spouse
Richard Hankin
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(m. 1991)​
RelativesLynn Hershman Leeson (mother)
Academic background
EducationBA, psychology, 1987, University of California, Los Angeles
MD, 1994, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Academic work
InstitutionsColumbia University

Early life and education

Hershman was born to artists Lynn Hershman Leeson and George Leeson.[1] She completed her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles and earned her medical degree in 1994 from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. While completing her residency and fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, she was appointed chief resident from 1997 to 1998.[2]

Career

Following her post-doctoral work, Hershman joined the faculty at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in 2001.[3] As an assistant professor of Epidemiology,[2] Hershman co-developed a gene test to measure the activity and aggressiveness of over 70 genes found in tumor cells.[4][5] She was also the recipient of the 2007 Advanced Clinical Research Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.[6] Following this, Hershman was recognized by the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for her innovative clinical and translational breast cancer research.[7] In 2015, Hershman was elected a member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation.[8]

As a result of her "leading work in improving cancer care delivery and cancer health outcomes, particularly in breast cancer," Hershman was appointed the American Cancer Society Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology in 2020.[3] She was also named the recipient of the 2020 Hologic, Inc. Endowed Women Who Conquer Cancer Mentorship Award.[9] The following year, Hershman was recognized as a Giant of Cancer Care by Onclive as her work had a "demonstrable and lasting impact on improving quality of life for people with cancer and reducing barriers for patients to receive cancer care."[10] She was also the co-recipient of the 2021 Real-World Data Impact Award from the American Cancer Society for her research investigating the toxicity and efficacy of oral antineoplastic drugs and identifying disparities in care.[11]

Personal life

Hershman married her fiancée Richard Hankin in a Jewish ceremony in 1991.[12] Following their marriage, they had two children together.[13]

References
  1. Hamlin, Jesse (December 3, 2005). "Artist probes appearances in video, drawings, sculpture ... and, yes, robots". SFGate. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  2. "Dawn L. Hershman" (PDF). Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  3. Farmer, Melanie A. (June 24, 2020). "Prestigious American Society Professorship Pays Tribute to Dawn Hershman's Critical Advances in Breast Cancer Research, Health Outcomes". Columbia University. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  4. "FDA approves new gene test to predict breast cancer relapse". WISTV. February 7, 2007. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  5. Naeim, Arash; Reuben, David & Ganz, Patricia A. (August 17, 2011) [1st pub. 2011]. "Chapter 8: Adjuvant Therapy for Elderly Patients with Breast, Colon, and Lung Cancer". Management of Cancer in the Older Patient. Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 79–88. ISBN 9781455723133.
  6. "Dawn Hershman Receives The 2007 Advanced Clinical Research Award From The American Society Of Clinical Oncology Foundation". Columbia University. June 4, 2007. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  7. "2011 Faculty Honors". Columbia University. 2011. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  8. "Dawn L. Hershman, MD". American Society for Clinical Investigation. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  9. Farmer, Melanie A. (April 23, 2020). "Honoring Dawn Hershman as a Leading Mentor to Women in Cancer". Columbia University. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  10. Farmer, Melanie A. (September 16, 2021). "Giant of Cancer Care Award Goes to Dawn Hershman, MD, for Critical Advancements in Cancer Care Delivery". Columbia University. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  11. "American Cancer Society, Flatiron Health Impact Award Goes to Drs. Dawn Hershman and Melissa Accordino". Columbia University. October 25, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  12. "Monmouth Reform temple bulletin" (PDF). November 1991. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  13. Dresser, Michael (December 26, 2007). "It's business as usual for many in diverse Baltimore". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
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