Avanthi Tayi Shah

Avanthi Tayi Shah, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW). She leads the Precision Oncology Program within the Division of Hematology-Oncology and directs the Cancer Genetics Clinic at Children's Health Plano. Her research focuses on translational genomics, integrating DNA/RNA sequencing into pediatric oncology care and developing circulating tumor DNA assays for sarcomas. She aims to improve outcomes for pediatric cancer patients through genomic techniques like liquid biopsy.

Dr. Shah earned her medical degree and completed her pediatrics residency at UTSW. She pursued a fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology at Stanford University/Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, working under Dr. Alejandro Sweet-Cordero. Before joining UTSW, she directed the Pediatric Cancer Precision Medicine and Hereditary Cancer Programs at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco.

Her career emphasizes translating genetic discoveries into clinical applications, with a focus on precision medicine and hereditary cancer programs. Though no specific awards or grants are detailed here, her leadership roles highlight her contributions to pediatric oncology innovation.