Sandra D Algaze

Dr. Sandra D Algaze is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, specializing in Gastrointestinal Oncology within the Division of Medical Oncology. With clinical expertise in colorectal cancer and research focus on cancer pathogenesis, metastasis biology, and treatment resistance, she combines molecular profiling with clinical applications.

• Completed Internal Medicine residency at University of Miami
• Clinical Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at USC/Los Angeles County Hospital
• Chief Fellow during fellowship training

Research Highlights:
• Novel pathways in gastrointestinal tumor biology
• Biomarker discovery for treatment response prediction
• Addressing healthcare disparities in cancer clinical trials
• Investigating neurotransmitter signaling in cancer progression

Scientific Contributions: Her 15+ publications span from 2017 to 2025, focusing on molecular markers (MCL-1, CD47, TROP2), chemokine signaling, and translational oncology. The Winn CDA award reflects her commitment to diversity in clinical trials. Her work bridges basic science with geriatric oncology applications.