Yanyan Lou is a Professor and Medical Oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Florida, where she also serves as Vice Chair of Research and Associate Director of the Early Cancer Therapeutics Program. She specializes in thoracic cancers, including lung cancer and mesothelioma, focusing on immunotherapy and targeted therapies. She earned her medical degree from Henan Medical University.
She has stated that her personal experience with her grandfather, who passed away from lung cancer, was the initial inspiration for her career in cancer medicine. She is a decorated researcher, having received multiple career development and young investigator awards for her work.
Dr. Lou was the inaugural recipient of the Young Investigator Award supported by Women Who Conquer Cancer in 2014.
Yanyan Lou
Associate Professor at Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Thoracic Oncology
Her clinical practice and extensive research focus on treating lung cancer, mesothelioma, and other cancers of the chest.
Cancer Immunotherapy
She is a leading researcher in the use of immunotherapies and CAR-T cell therapy, investigating novel drug combinations to treat thoracic cancers.
Early-Phase Clinical Trials
As Associate Director of Early Cancer Therapeutics, she leads and designs clinical trials for new and innovative cancer treatments.
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Work History
7-2020
Associate Professor at Mayo Clinic
7-2017
Associate Director of Early Cancer Therapeutic at Mayo Clinic
8-2015 - 7-2020
Assistant Professor at Mayo Clinic
7-2012
Hematology/Oncology Fellow at MD Anderson Cancer Center
6-2009 - 6-2012
Internal Medicine Resident at UT Southwestern Medical Center-Austin Program
Education
Yanyan has no verified education history
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Location : Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Associate Professor at Mayo Clinic
