Mary Jue Xu

Mary Jue Xu, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. Her expertise spans head and neck oncology, endocrine surgery, transoral robotic surgery, and microvascular reconstruction. She focuses on improving access to cancer care in resource-constrained settings, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

Education and Training:

• BS in Biology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• MD, Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology Program
• Otolaryngology Residency, UCSF
• Head and Neck Oncology Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania

Research Interests:

Dr. Xu’s work emphasizes global health equity and strengthening healthcare systems. She co-founded the Global Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Initiative, addressing workforce gaps and care disparities internationally. Her research includes studying HPV-associated cancers in low-resource regions and optimizing cancer treatment adherence in Tanzania and Rwanda.

Recent Publications:

Her recent work addresses HPV vaccination policy recommendations, social determinants of cancer outcomes, and global otolaryngology workforce challenges. She has also published on surgical quality improvement in low-income countries and tracheostomy care practices.

Grants and Collaborations:

Collaborations include projects with Tanzanian and Rwandan healthcare institutions. She advocates for context-specific cancer guidelines and sustainable medical education programs in sub-Saharan Africa.

Labs/Teams:

Active in global health initiatives at UCSF, she leads research teams focused on translational oncology and healthcare equity, leveraging interdisciplinary networks to improve outcomes for head and neck cancer patients worldwide.