Rulla Tamimi

Rulla Tamimi is a Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, holding dual appointments in the Department of Population Health Sciences and the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Her work focuses on epidemiologic and genetic factors influencing breast cancer risk, tumor biology, and survivorship. She has contributed to studies on mammographic density, reproductive influences, and molecular markers in benign breast tissue linked to cancer risk. Her research integrates large cohort data, molecular biology, and computational methods to advance personalized cancer risk prediction.

Key research areas include breast cancer etiology, genetic risk factors, and the interplay between lifestyle, environment, and tumor characteristics. She has led projects on aspirin use, stem cell markers, and immune microenvironment profiles in high-risk populations. Her work on risk prediction models uses repeated mammograms and AI-driven analysis to improve screening strategies.

Publications highlight her expertise in breast cancer subtypes, hormone receptor pathways, and disparities in cancer outcomes. She collaborates with global cohorts to address early-onset cancers and survivorship challenges, including fertility concerns and cardiovascular comorbidities post-treatment.