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Cathy Eng

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VICC Associate Dir, Strategic Relations and Research Partnerships at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer
📍 Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Dr. Cathy Eng is a distinguished medical oncologist and professor at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, holding the David H. Johnson Chair in Eng Oncology. She specializes in gastrointestinal cancers and leads national clinical research as Co-Chair of the NCI GI Steering Committee and Vice-Chair of the SWOG GI Committee. She received her MD from Rush Medical College.

Driven by a profound dedication to her field, she is a passionate champion for cancer prevention and research, drawing daily inspiration from her patients, their caregivers, and fellow advocates. This commitment extends to a special focus on the unmet needs and treatment of young adults diagnosed with cancer.

Dr. Eng is an internationally recognized expert in developing clinical trials for colorectal, anal, and appendiceal cancers.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
VICC Associate Dir, Strategic Relations and Research Partnerships
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Priorities

Topics Cathy cares about

GI Cancer Research
Her primary research focuses on phase I-III clinical trials with novel therapeutics for colorectal, anal, and appendiceal cancers.
Young-Onset Cancers
Leads the Young Adult Cancers Program at Vanderbilt and has a specific research interest in addressing the rising incidence and unique needs of young colorectal cancer patients.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
VICC Associate Dir, Strategic Relations and Research Partnerships
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer
8-2021
Co-Chairman, NCI Gastrointestinal Steering Committee
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
8-2021
Co-Chairman, Gastrointestinal Steering Committee
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
3-2020
Director, Young Adult Cancers Initiative
Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center
6-2019
Co-Director, GI Oncology; Co-Leader, Gastrointestinal Cancer Research
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
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Media appearances

Cathy Eng named Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center associate director of strategic relations and research partnerships. Featured in Vanderbilt University Medical Center News
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Cathy Eng: Women in STEM Leadership at Early‑Onset Cancer …. Featured in OncoDaily
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Education
1999 - 2002
Fellowship
University of Chicago Medical Center
1996 - 1999
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
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