George A. Fisher Jr.

George A. Fisher Jr. is a Professor at Stanford University's School of Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology. His clinical focus includes gastrointestinal cancers such as pancreatic, colorectal, and gastroesophageal tumors.

• Education: BS in Biology (1976), PhD in Cancer Biology (1987), MD in Medicine (1987) from Stanford University.
• Research: Conducts clinical trials and translational studies on gastrointestinal cancers, emphasizing novel therapies, immunotherapeutics, and biomarkers like CDX2 and matrix metalloproteinases.
• Leadership: Served as Director of the Cancer Clinical Trials Office (2004–2013) and holds ongoing roles in the NCI GI Steering Committee and ECOG-ACRIN GI Committee.
• Clinical Trials: Leads phase I/II trials for GI cancers, including studies on immunotherapy combinations, targeted agents, and perfusion imaging techniques.