Amin H. Nassar, MD

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Rising Star in Oncology Balances Medical Excellence with Academic Prowess

A physician scientist specializing in medical oncology, Dr. Amin H. Nassar, is currently making waves at Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut. He is not only dedicated to his clinical work but is also actively pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Tumor Immunology at Yale University School of Medicine, under the guidance of the renowned Flavell Lab.

Dr. Nassar’s academic journey began with the completion of his Medical Degree at the prestigious American University of Beirut in 2017. He further honed his expertise through residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, followed by a postdoctoral training period working alongside esteemed professors Dr. David Kwiatkowski, Dr. Toni Choueiri, and Dr. Matthew Freedman at Harvard Medical School. He is currently in his final year of fellowship training in clinical oncology at Yale New Haven Hospital, with a clinical interest in thoracic oncology.

A true luminary in the field, Dr. Nassar has served as a reviewer for Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy since 2024, Cancer Cell since 2023, Clinical Epigenetics and Gastroenterology since 2022, Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer and Future Oncology since 2021, Journal of Translational Medicine and Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology since 2020, and Molecular Biology Reports since 2017. He is also a guest editor for the Journal of Clinical Medicine, an associate editor for Frontiers in Oncology, and on the editorial board for Molecular Biology Reports, Translational Oncology, and Frontiers in Oncology.

With a prolific publication record boasting over 55 original articles in renowned journals like Journal of Clinical Oncology, Cancer Cell, and The New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. Nassar’s expertise is indisputable. His contributions to the field have also been recognized through invitations to speak at prestigious conferences worldwide, including AACR, XXIV SBOC, Korean Society of Medical Oncology, and Prostate Cancer Foundation, solidifying his status as a thought leader in oncology research.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dr. Nassar finds joy in soccer and spending time with his wife and son Gio, showcasing a multifaceted personality that extends beyond the realms of academia. 

As he continues to excel in his dual roles as a physician and researcher, Dr. Amin H. Nassar stands as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring medical professionals and scholars alike.

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