Sophia George

Dr. Sophia George is an Associate Professor in the Division of Gynecological Oncology at the University of Miami's Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and a full member of the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her research focuses on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndromes, particularly examining BRCA mutations and their biological impacts.

• University of Toronto PhD in Molecular Genetics
• NIH-NIMHD awardee
• Active in global cancer research collaborations

Research highlights include:

• DNA damage repair mechanisms in women's cancers
• Impact of socioeconomic factors on breast cancer outcomes
• Multiomic analysis of TNBC biomarkers
• Hereditary cancer patterns in Afro-Caribbean populations

Scientific honors include:

• Department of Defense Ovarian Cancer Academy Awardee
• AAMC Early Career Women Faculty Seminar Scholarship
• Legacy Magazine Team Science Award