Parijatham Thomas

Dr. Parijatham Thomas serves as Associate Professor in two key departments at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center: the Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention within the Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, and the Department of Breast Medical Oncology. Her dual appointment positions her at the critical intersection of cancer prevention science and specialized oncology treatment.

Her research focuses on clinical cancer prevention strategies and breast oncology, operating within MD Anderson's comprehensive prevention framework that includes tobacco control, diet and weight management, genetic risk assessment, and specialized cancer screening programs. The institutional context emphasizes evidence-based interventions across the cancer continuum from risk assessment to survivorship.

As an active clinician-researcher, Dr. Thomas maintains patient care responsibilities reflected in her 4.7/5 patient satisfaction rating. Her work contributes to MD Anderson's prevention mission through the Lyda Hill Cancer Prevention Center, which provides integrated risk assessment, screening, and diagnostic services while advancing population health science.