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Sandra Ryeom is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. She serves as the Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs and has played a significant role in establishing new master’s degree programs. Her research primarily focuses on the role of endothelial and stromal cells in the tumor microenvironment, particularly in relation to calcineurin-NFAT signaling. Ryeom's lab investigates the mechanisms by which these pathways regulate tumor progression and metastasis, applying various molecular and biological approaches using mouse models and primary cell cultures. Additionally, her work extends to understanding gastric cancer initiation and the dynamics of organ-specific vasculature in cancer pathophysiology. Sandra earned her A.B. in Physics from Wellesley College and completed her Ph.D. in Cell Biology and Genetics at Weill Cornell Medical College, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School.
PhD programs at VP&S are often administered through the Coordinated Doctoral Programs in Biomedical Sciences (Integrated Program).