Bernard Bochner

Bernard Bochner is a Professor of Urology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), where he serves as an Attending Physician in the Department of Surgery. He is affiliated with the Genitourinary Oncology Service and Solid Tumor Oncology Division, with extensive contributions to urologic oncology research.

Dr. Bochner's research focuses on urologic oncology, particularly bladder cancer, genitourinary malignancies, and surgical oncology. His work spans cancer staging, treatment response, surgical complications, and survivorship issues. He has made significant contributions to understanding treatment resistance in bladder cancer, surgical outcomes following radical cystectomy, and the impact of tumor biology on clinical outcomes.

His publication record shows a strong emphasis on clinical and translational research in genitourinary cancers, with numerous high-impact papers in journals like European Urology, Journal of Clinical Oncology, and Journal of Urology. His recent work addresses critical issues in bladder cancer management, surgical techniques, and improving quality of life for cancer survivors.

Dr. Bochner has collaborated extensively with leading researchers at MSK, including Guido Dalbagni, Hikmat Al-Ahmadie, and Dean Bajorin, contributing to over 470 publications including 260 journal articles and 157 meeting abstracts.

As an active researcher and clinician, Dr. Bochner continues to advance the field of urologic oncology through rigorous clinical investigation and innovative approaches to cancer care.