Dr. Olufunmilayo Olopade

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Biography

Olufunmilayo Olopade is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Medicine-Hematology and Oncology at the University of Chicago, renowned for her contributions to cancer biology, particularly in understanding breast cancer disparities in women of African ancestry. She holds multiple NIH grants focusing on genomics and the etiology of breast cancer progression in specific populations. Her educational journey includes a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology from the University of Chicago and a medical education from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria. Dr. Olopade's work emphasizes addressing cancer health disparities, and she has received several prestigious awards, including the ASCO Humanitarian Award and the Villanova Mendal Medal Award. Her research interests focus on cancer risk prevention, genetic predisposition to breast cancer, and the development of workforce solutions in oncology.

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Experience

Professor

1991-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Internationally recognized expert in cancer biology and health disparities.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
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Required:26
Reading
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Writing
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Total
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IELTS
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Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
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Department of Philosophy