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Roy S. Herbst is a nationally recognized expert in lung cancer treatment research, focusing on developmental therapeutics and personalized therapy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). He has pioneered personalized medicine and immunotherapy and has led clinical trials testing novel targeted treatments, thereby revolutionizing the field and significantly enhancing patient survival. His work has led to the approval of therapies such as gefitinib, cetuximab, and pembrolizumab. Dr. Herbst also serves as a principal investigator for various trials and has been actively involved in public-private partnerships aimed at advancing clinical research. He has authored over 450 publications and has received numerous awards for his contributions to cancer research, including the 2016 Paul Bunn Jr. Scientific Award and the 2022 Giants of Cancer Care Award. His leadership in the field is widely recognized, and he has served on several prominent cancer policy committees. Dr. Herbst has spent decades committed to bringing novel therapies to patients and enhancing cancer care through his clinical and research efforts.
Yale University • New Haven, CT
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX
Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.