Dr. Gena Foster

Biography

Gena Gora Foster, MD is an Assistant Professor in the field of Medical Oncology and Hematology at Yale University. She specializes in non-malignant hematologic disorders including anemia, bleeding, and clotting conditions, with a particular focus on immune-mediated blood diseases such as immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA). Dr. Foster serves as a Principal Investigator in an expanding portfolio of clinical trials in non-malignant hematology, contributing to the understanding and treatment of these blood disorders. Dr. Foster completed her medical education with an MD from George Washington University School of Medicine in 2013 and further specialized in Internal Medicine at Duke University in 2016, followed by a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Yale University in 2019. Her academic background strengthens her clinical practice at the Smilow Cancer Hospital in Orange, Connecticut where she provides care and conducts research to improve outcomes for patients suffering from hematologic conditions. Dr. Foster is also involved in various academic achievements and community outreach programs within the field of cancer immunotherapy and hematology.

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