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Raya Saab is the Lindhard Family Professor of Pediatric Cancer Biology at Stanford University, specializing in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. Her research focuses on pediatric solid tumors, particularly rhabdomyosarcoma, investigating the molecular mechanisms of oncogene-induced tumorigenesis and tumor suppressor pathways. Notable contributions include identifying critical roles of tumor suppressors such as p53 and p18Ink4c, and potential therapeutic targets like CDK2 in tumor progression. Saab's lab has revealed the paracrine role of rhabdomyosarcoma-derived exosomes in tumor biology and their impact on stromal cells. She is actively exploring signaling pathways that contribute to the metastasis of pediatric tumors, with an aim to develop targeted therapies. Saab has held various academic and administrative positions, including Director of the Bass Center Tissue Biorepository and Section Chief of Oncology at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. She completed her medical education at the American University of Beirut and postdoctoral training at St Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Bass Center Tissue Biorepository, Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA, USA
Leads the Bass Center Tissue Biorepository, managing tissue resources for research.
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital • Palo Alto, CA, USA
Oversees the Oncology division, focusing on pediatric oncology.
Children's Cancer Institute, American University of Beirut Medical Center • Beirut, Lebanon
Led initiatives to advance cancer research and treatment pathways.
Children’s Cancer Institute, American University of Beirut Medical Center • Beirut, Lebanon
Managed academic and administrative functions.
Pediatric Cancer Research Program • Children’s Cancer Institute, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
Directed research program focused on pediatric cancers.
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