Mara Chambers

Mara Chambers, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Kentucky. She is a member of the Markey Cancer Center and the Translational Oncology Research Program, focusing on breast cancer research and clinical trials.

• Education: Bachelor of Science (1988), Doctor of Medicine (1993), Residency at University of Louisville (1996), Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Kentucky (2005)

Her research interests span breast cancer tumor biology, hormone therapy, lymph node metastasis, and clinical trial design. Recent work examines biomarkers like Ki-67 and ER/HER2 co-expression to refine treatment eligibility and recurrence risk assessment.

Chambers leads multiple clinical trials, including phase III studies on adjuvant therapies and metastatic breast cancer treatments. Her collaborations with organizations like NSABP Foundation and Celcuity Incorporated highlight her role in translational oncology.

Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being), advancing cancer care through evidence-based research and education.