Dr. Daniel Delitto

Biography

Daniel James Delitto is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Stanford University, specializing in General Surgery as a board-certified complex general surgical oncologist. His education encompasses over a decade of postgraduate training in complex general surgical oncology, complemented by a PhD in Immunology with a focus on cancer biology. Dr. Delitto completed a clinical fellowship at Johns Hopkins University and continued his research at the postdoctoral level in the laboratory of Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee. His research primarily focuses on advancing the field of cancer immunology and enhancing immunotherapies. He is a principal investigator examining immune responses in pancreatic cancer, with funding from the National Cancer Institute. He has presented his research findings at several prestigious conferences and published original works in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications and Cancer Research. He is recognized for his contributions to clinical excellence, teaching, and research, and holds memberships in several professional organizations related to surgery and oncology.

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