Dr. Janjigian is a medical oncologist at MSKCC and serves as the Chief of the Gastrointestinal Oncology Service. She completed her medical degree at New York University School of Medicine and her residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Board-certified in Medical Oncology, she is an influential researcher and serves as an associate professor, dedicating time to mentoring junior faculty and fellows.
Education
- Medical School: New York University School of Medicine
- Residency: Internal Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
- Board Certification: Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine
Awards
- ASCO Young Investigator Award
- ASCO Career Development Award
- Gianni Bonadonna Breast Cancer Research Award
Professional Memberships and Affiliation
- Member of ASCO
- Member of AACR
- Chair of the NCI Gastroesophageal Task Force
Clinical Experience
Dr. Yelena Y. Janjigian has extensive clinical experience focusing on the treatment of gastric and esophageal cancers. She is recognized for her expertise in immunotherapy and targeted therapies, offering patients access to innovative clinical trials. Dr. Janjigian is committed to improving patient outcomes through personalized medicine and has contributed significantly to the understanding of molecular drivers in gastric cancer.
Research and Publications
- “First-line nivolumab plus chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone for advanced gastric cancer (CheckMate 649)” New England Journal of Medicine
- “Genomic correlates of response to immune checkpoint blockade in microsatellite-stable esophagogastric cancer” Cancer Discovery
- “HER2 amplification and overexpression in gastric and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma” Clinical Cancer Research
Dr. Yelena Y. Janjigian
Medical Oncologist
Cancer Treated:
- 300 East 66th Street, New York, NY 10065
- (646) 888-4186
Dr. Janjigian is a medical oncologist at MSKCC and serves as the Chief of the Gastrointestinal Oncology Service. She completed her medical degree at New York University School of Medicine and her residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Board-certified in Medical Oncology, she is an influential researcher and serves as an associate professor, dedicating time to mentoring junior faculty and fellows.