Biography:

Victoria L. Seewaldt, M.D., is the Ruth Ziegler Professor and Chair of the Department of Population Science at City of Hope and Associate Cancer Center Director. Dr. Seewaldt serves on the United States National Institute Board of Scientific Advisors. Dr. Seewaldt leads a lab to community translational research program at City of Hope to promote risk assessment and early detection. Biomarkers identified in the laboratory are tested as predictors of short-term breast cancer risk in the high-risk women who participate in Dr. Seewaldt’s clinical trials. Dr. Seewaldt has had continuous R01 funding for the past 14 years and was recently awarded a U01 grant to test whether combined imagining and metabolic biomarkers can provide early detection of aggressive breast cancers. Clinically, Dr. Seewaldt aims to empower women who are at risk for breast cancer and be full partners in developing wellness strategies that promote full person health.