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Laura Ruth Alder is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Duke University, affiliated with the Duke Cancer Institute. She specializes in the treatment of lung cancer, particularly focusing on optimizing biomarker-directed therapies for patients with late-stage lung cancer and those presenting with brain metastases. Her research interests include identifying novel therapeutic targets for patients with early and advanced-stage lung cancer, and improving access to healthcare for women and minorities affected by lung cancer. Dr. Alder earned her M.D. from the University of Queensland in Australia and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University. She has a strong commitment to patient-centered care, which is reflected in her ongoing research and clinical practice.
Duke Cancer Institute • Durham, NC
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute, specializing in lung cancer research and treatment optimization.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)