Andrea Silber

Dr. Andrea Silber is a Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology) at Yale School of Medicine and Assistant Clinical Director for Health Equity and Diversity at Yale Cancer Center. She specializes in breast oncology, focusing on health equity and clinical trials, particularly for underserved populations. Her roles include leading the Connecticut Cancer Screening Program (CCSP) and directing outreach programs for uninsured/underinsured patients. She holds leadership positions in the Center for Community Engagement and Health Equity (CEHE) and the Center for Breast Cancer.

Education:

• MD: New York University, 1981
• BA: Oberlin College, 1977

Research Interests:

• Breast cancer disparities in women of color
• Clinical trial inclusivity for minority groups
• Community-based interventions for cancer prevention and survivorship

Key Projects:

• Avon-Pfizer Metastatic Breast Cancer Grant Program
• Breast Cancer S.W.A.T. Team program
• Community-partnered studies on post-mastectomy quality of life

Awards:

• 2016 Connecticut Cancer Champion Award
• Yale Cancer Center Award for Excellence in Clinical Care
• Women in Strength Award (2010)

Grants & Leadership:

• Connecticut Health Foundation Leadership Fellow (2015–present)
• Principal investigator for multiple NIH-funded trials
• Advocacy for minority inclusion in clinical trials

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Pusztai Lab and the Yale Cancer Center’s Translational Research teams.