Dr. Elena Ratner

Professor

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Biography

Elena Ratner is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at Yale University School of Medicine. She is a board-certified gynecologic oncologist with specialized interests in chemotherapy-targeted drug development, patient quality of life programs, and early cancer detection. Dr. Ratner currently serves as co-director of Discovery Cure and director of their Early Ovarian Cancer Detection program. She founded and directs the Sexuality, Intimacy & Menopause Cancer Survivorship Program. Her expertise includes cytoreductive surgery for patients with advanced ovarian cancer and minimally invasive procedures for patients with gynecologic malignancies. Dr. Ratner's laboratory focuses on developing new targeted therapies for ovarian cancer, aiming to provide personalized care and reversing chemotherapy resistance in ovarian and uterine cancers. She has received multiple clinical teaching awards, including the 2015 Yale Cancer Center Award for Clinical Excellence.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-Chief, Section Gynecologic Oncology

— Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT, United States

Oversees and manages the Gynecologic Oncology section, focusing on advancements in cancer treatment and patient care.

Awards

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Yale Cancer Center Award for Clinical Excellence

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.