Diane D. Lu

Diane D. Lu, M.D. serves as Clinical Associate Professor of Urology within the Department of Urology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She is an active member of the UR Medicine Urology research community and practices clinically through the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG), which holds National Committee for Quality Assurance certification. Dr. Lu maintains patient care locations in both Rochester and Canandaigua, NY, and holds board certification from the American Board of Urology.

Her academic and clinical training includes:

• Medical Degree (MD) from Pennsylvania State College of Medicine (2012)
• General Surgery Internship at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (2012-2013)
• Urology Residency at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (2013-2017)
• Minimally Invasive Urological Surgery Fellowship at University of Rochester Medical Center (2017-2018)

Dr. Lu's research concentrates on urologic oncology and minimally invasive surgical techniques, with specialized focus on prostate, bladder, and renal cancers. Her clinical work bridges surgical innovation with patient-centered care in general urology and cancer treatment. She has developed expertise in robotic-assisted procedures, advanced prostate cancer imaging, and infection prevention protocols for urological interventions.

Analysis of her publication record reveals two distinct phases: foundational neuroscience research (2005-2011) examining neuronal development and apoptosis mechanisms, followed by a clinical pivot to urology (2016-2019). Her recent work demonstrates concentrated expertise in prostate cancer management (imaging, staging, robotic surgery) and upper urinary tract oncology, characterized by methodological rigor in surgical technique refinement and clinical outcome assessment. The publications collectively highlight her transition from basic science to high-impact clinical urological research.