Jennifer K Yates

Jennifer K Yates serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Urology at UMass Chan Medical School and the T.H. Chan School of Medicine. Her academic career spans clinical practice, research, and medical education within the urological sciences field.

Education:

• BA in Biology & Psychology from St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Marys City, MD
• MD from Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO

Dr. Yates' research primarily focuses on urological oncology with particular expertise in kidney neoplasms, urothelial carcinoma, and renal cell carcinoma. Her work bridges clinical practice with molecular diagnostics, exploring innovative approaches to cancer detection and treatment. She has made significant contributions to understanding Lynch syndrome-associated urothelial cancers and complications in urological procedures.

Her publication record demonstrates consistent productivity since 2016, with increasing focus on workforce issues in urology, cancer genomics, and geriatric surgical outcomes. Recent publications highlight her engagement with contemporary challenges in urological practice, including gender diversity in the specialty and innovative diagnostic techniques.

Dr. Yates collaborates extensively with colleagues across disciplines including pathology, radiology, geriatrics, and transplantation surgery. Her co-author network includes Mitchell Sokoloff, Alok Kapoor, Andrew Fischer, and Kriti Mittal, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches to urological research.

Within the UMass Chan Medical School Department of Urology, Dr. Yates works alongside colleagues including Ashley Alford, Paula Bellin, Jennifer Fantasia, Mitchell Sokoloff, and Stephen Tosi. Her research contributes to the department's reputation in urological oncology and clinical innovation.