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Christine M. Bestvina, MD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, specializing in the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Small Cell Lung Cancer, with a focus on immunotherapy and targeted therapies. As the Associate Director of Clinical Operations in Thoracic Oncology, she leads multiple clinical trials and is a National Principal Investigator on major studies evaluating innovative treatment approaches, particularly in patients with advanced PD-L1–negative NSCLC and extensive-stage Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Bestvina has demonstrated leadership in the field through her role in the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. She has been recognized as one of Chicago Magazine's Top Doctors from 2023 onward for her contributions to clinical trial innovation and precision medicine. In addition to her clinical work, she is actively involved in teaching and mentoring, having received multiple awards for her dedication to education and research aimed at improving patient outcomes in thoracic malignancies.
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