معرفی
Rebecca Vanasse-Passas, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology) at the Yale School of Medicine. She specializes in gastrointestinal oncology, employing tailored treatment approaches for digestive system cancers. Her research focuses on the impact of palliative care consultations on oncology patients. She is affiliated with multiple programs including the Center for Gastrointestinal Cancers, Hepatic Arterial Infusion (HAI) Program, Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) Program, and the Oligometastatic Cancer Program.
Education & Training:
- MD: Albany Medical College (2002)
- Residency & Fellowship: Long Island Jewish Medical Center
- Fellowship in Hospice & Palliative Care: North Shore University Hospital
Research Interests: Dr. Vanasse-Passas investigates how palliative care integration improves outcomes for oncology patients. Her clinical expertise includes advanced therapies like HIPEC for abdominal cancers and multidisciplinary cancer management. She advocates for compassionate, patient-centered care across gastrointestinal malignancies.
Labs & Teams: Active participant in Yale Cancer Center initiatives and collaborative programs at Smilow Cancer Hospital. Her work bridges clinical practice with translational research in gastrointestinal oncology.