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Dr. Bharati Bapat is a distinguished professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto and a staff scientist at the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University Health Network, and Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute. Her research program is centered on translational genomics and the discovery of functional cancer biomarkers with clinical applications. Dr. Bapat has authored over 120 peer-reviewed publications and is currently focused on the investigation of epigenetic markers in genitourinary and gastrointestinal neoplasms. She employs a multidisciplinary approach to understand genetic and epigenetic factors that contribute to the risk and progression of common malignancies such as prostate, bladder, and colon cancer. Her work aims to translate research findings into clinical practice to develop personalized medicine strategies that utilize prognostic and predictive cancer biomarkers. Dr. Bapat leads national and international research collaborations to accelerate the discovery of significant biomarkers, providing insights that enhance patient care. She envisions a future where clinical practice is enriched by discoveries made in her laboratory, ultimately improving diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for cancer patients.
University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology.
Department of Sociology