Tasha M. Hughes

Tasha M. Hughes, MD, MPH is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School. She is affiliated with the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine, and Rogel Cancer Center. Her work focuses on surgical oncology, breast cancer treatment, healthcare policy, and bioethics.

Her research examines sentinel lymph node biopsy implementation, neoadjuvant therapy, epigenetic biomarkers linked to socioeconomic status and aging, chemoprevention strategies for breast cancer, and innovations in tumor localization. She also investigates surgeon workforce diversity and psychological resilience in surgical professionals.

Hughes contributes to cancer outcomes research and health policy, with publications analyzing surgical standards, health disparities, and medical technology adoption. Her collaborations span institutions and disciplines, including radiation oncology and public health.