Monika Joshi

Dr. Monika Joshi is an Endowed Professor in Cancer Clinical Investigation at the Penn State Cancer Institute, part of the Department of Medicine Division of Hematology and Oncology. She specializes in genitourinary tumors, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy, leading clinical trials and collaborations nationally.

Educational Background:

• Fellowship, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (2013)
• Residency, UPMC Pinnacle (2010)
• MBBS, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (2001)

Research Interests: Focuses on immunotherapeutic combinations and biomarkers for genitourinary malignancies, including bladder and renal cancers. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals in health and innovation.

Key Awards:

• Junior Faculty Award for Excellence in Basic Research (2017)

Advising & Grants: Co-leads the Penn State Cancer Institute's genitourinary diseases team and co-authored a National Cancer Institute grant (2022-2025) on herbal supplements for prostate cancer interception. Active in national roles like co-chair of the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium's genitourinary committee.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates broadly on studies involving immunotherapy, molecular targets, and clinical trial design, with international partnerships highlighted in her network.