Dr. Olufunmilayo Olopade

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Biography

Olufunmilayo Olopade is a board-certified internist and medical oncologist, serving as the Walter L. Palmer Distinguished Service Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago. She is the Director of the Center for Clinical Cancer Genetics and has a deep expertise in cancer genetics, particularly in studying familial forms of cancers and the molecular mechanisms of tumor progression in high-risk individuals. Her research leverages whole genome technologies and bioinformatics to develop innovative approaches aimed at democratizing precision healthcare and addressing global health disparities. Dr. Olopade is a member of multiple prestigious organizations including the American Society for Clinical Investigation and the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. She has received numerous honors, including the Doris Duke Distinguished Clinical Scientist Award and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Freedom from Want Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

— Present

Center for Global Health • Chicago, IL

Leads initiatives to improve global health and advance cancer genetics research.

Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaches and conducts research in the field of pulmonary and critical care medicine.

Awards

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Humanitarian Award

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Best Doctors America

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Mentor of the Year

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy