Dr. Eric Winer

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Eric Winer is an internationally renowned expert in breast cancer and serves as the Alfred Gilman Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology at Yale School of Medicine. He was appointed Director of the Yale Cancer Center and President Physician-in-Chief of Smilow Cancer Hospital on February 1, 2022. Over his career, Dr. Winer has led numerous clinical trials that have significantly influenced the understanding and treatment of breast cancer, especially in HER2-positive diseases. He advocates for collaborative teams of scientists and clinicians to accelerate progress in cancer research and care. Dr. Winer has published over 600 articles and has mentored 30 fellows and junior faculty. His contributions to the field have earned him numerous awards, including the William Silen Lifetime Achievement Mentoring Award from Harvard Medical School in 2020 and several accolades related to his research in breast cancer. Dr. Winer previously served as the chief scientific advisor for Susan G. Komen for the Cure and held the position of chief clinical development officer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. He continues to drive research and clinical advancements in breast oncology, passionate about improving patient care and outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2022-02-01 — Present

Yale Cancer Center • New Haven, CT

Appointed as the Director of Yale Cancer Center.

President Physician-in-Chief

2022-02-01 — Present

Smilow Cancer Hospital • New Haven, CT

Serves as President Physician-in-Chief at Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Deputy Dean Cancer Research

2022-02-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Deputy Dean focusing on Cancer Research at Yale School of Medicine.

Chief Clinical Development Officer

1997-01-01 — 2022-01-31

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Boston, MA

Served as Chief Clinical Development Officer leading cancer research advancements.

Awards

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William Silen Lifetime Achievement Mentoring Award

2020-01-01
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Jill Rose Award for Scientific Excellence

2019-01-01
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Susan G. Komen Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction in Clinical Research

2018-01-01

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.