Lawrence Shulman

Lawrence Shulman, MD, is Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine and a key leader at the Abramson Cancer Center, where he serves as Deputy Director for Clinical Services and Director of the Center for Global Cancer Medicine. His work spans Botswana, Greece, Haiti, and Rwanda, focusing on building sustainable cancer care systems in low-resource settings.

Dr. Shulman’s research and clinical interests center on global oncology, implementation science, and cancer care delivery infrastructure. He has led efforts to establish cancer programs in collaboration with Partners In Health in Rwanda and Haiti since 2011 and has advised the World Health Organization on the Essential Medicines List for cancer. His work emphasizes equitable access, workforce development, and policy reform.

His recent publications reveal a strong trend in developing scalable models for cancer diagnosis, treatment, and training in resource-limited environments. Key themes include pathology infrastructure, academic career pathways in global oncology, and palliative care delivery. His research bridges clinical oncology with public health implementation.

• Member, International Affairs Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Advisor, WHO Essential Medicines List for Cancer
• Collaborator, Partners In Health (Rwanda, Haiti)
• Leader, Global Oncology Capacity Building Initiatives

Dr. Shulman mentors trainees through Penn’s Global Health programs and has contributed to major grants and initiatives such as the International Cancer Expert Corps. He has not listed specific advisees but plays a central role in shaping global oncology education and practice.

He has been instrumental in founding and expanding oncology programs in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Rwanda and Botswana, working with multidisciplinary teams to integrate cancer care into national health systems. His efforts include training local providers, establishing diagnostic services, and improving patient navigation.