Dr. Esther Cheng

Biography

Esther Cheng is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Pathology at Cornell University, specializing in laboratory medicine. Her research focuses on cancer biology, particularly breast cancer, and she has a strong interest in the development of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies using patient-derived tumor organoids. Cheng has contributed to several important publications that investigate the racial disparities in breast cancer treatment responses, and her work involves using advanced AI techniques to predict chemotherapy outcomes based on histopathological analysis. With a background in clinical pathology, she also engages in studies pertaining to genetic variants associated with COVID-19 outcomes. Cheng holds a Bachelor’s degree from Fordham University and a medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is actively involved in advancing research that addresses critical issues within pathology and laboratory medicine, fostering a better understanding of tumor biology and improving treatment methodologies for breast cancer patients.

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