Dr. Abhijit Patel

Associate Professor

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Biography

Abhijit Patel, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Therapeutic Radiology at Yale School of Medicine. His research focuses on the development of innovative blood tests, known as liquid biopsies, to identify cancer-specific mutations in blood samples. This work is essential for detecting cancer at its earliest stages, significantly improving the chances of effective treatment and potential cure. Dr. Patel's expertise lies in the analysis of circulating tumor DNA and RNA, utilizing next-generation sequencing technologies to provide valuable information without the need for invasive tissue biopsies. He completed his medical training at Yale School of Medicine, followed by a residency in radiation oncology at Harvard Medical School and a postdoctoral research fellowship at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital. His contributions to the field extend to understanding the genomic profiles of tumors and their evolution over time regarding treatment resistance. Dr. Patel has published extensively in the areas of molecular biology, oncology, and biomarkers, making significant strides in the detection and treatment of cancer.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Associate Professor in the Department of Therapeutic Radiology focusing on cancer detection and treatment.

Awards

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Lungevity Foundation Early Detection Award

2015-08-12
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ASTRO Junior Faculty Career Research Training Award

2011-07-01
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American Society Radiation Oncology Brozman Foundation Fellowship

2011-01-01
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American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant

2010-07-01

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.