Dr. Francesca Ijeoma Okoye MD-PHD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
2520 GREEN TECH DRIVE STE D STATE COLLEGE PA, 16803About
Dr. Francesca Okoye is a rheumatologist practicing in Stanford, CA. Dr. Okoye specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Okoye treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools 2004
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- HER-2/neu is a tumor rejection target in tolerized HER-2/neu transgenic mice.
- The collaboration of both humoral and cellular HER-2/neu-targeted immune responses is required for the complete eradication of HER-2/neu-expressing tumors.
- Cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and paclitaxel enhance the antitumor immune response of granulocyte/macrophage-colony stimulating factor-secreting whole-cell vaccines in HER-2/neu tolerized mice.
- A biochemical signature for rapid recall of memory CD4 T cells.
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