Dr. Sylvia Adams

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Biography

Dr. Sylvia Adams is a Medical Oncologist specializing in Breast Oncology and Medical Oncology at NYU Langone Health. She has a deep commitment to the care of patients with breast cancer, and she has developed and conducted numerous cancer immunotherapy trials. Her research work has been recognized through grants from prestigious organizations such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Adams has published several original research articles, reviews, and book chapters focusing on breast cancer and cancer immunotherapy. She earned her MD from Friedrich Schiller University Jena in 1995 and completed her medical residency at Winthrop University Hospital. Following her residency, she completed a fellowship in Hematology Oncology at NYU Medical Center in 2003. Currently, she serves as the Chair of the Data Safety Monitoring Committee at Perlmutter Cancer Center and is the Director of Clinical Breast Cancer Research at NYU's Cancer Center. Her research interests also encompass immunotherapy for breast cancer and tumor immunology, and she has led various clinical trials aimed at improving treatment options and outcomes for patients with breast cancer.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Professor

— Present

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

Contributes to clinical research and trials in breast cancer.

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Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.