Dan Theodorescu, MD, PhD

Director, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute
Cedars-Sinai

Driving research to realize powerful treatments and exquisite care for patients facing cancer. This vision guides Dr. Dan Theodorescu as he leads an integrated team of investigators and physicians to identify creative approaches that will shape modern cancer care. His mission focuses on three core areas: precision medicine to personalize treatments; “big data” to solve difficult research and treatment questions; and population health ideas to improve the lives of our patient community. Dr. Theodorescu, who joined Cedars-Sinai on July 1, brings a wealth of experience in fully realizing this pursuit. As director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated University of Colorado Comprehensive Cancer Center, he built an outstanding cancer treatment network and discovered an exciting new class of cancer therapeutics. He now aims to position Cedars-Sinai to achieve national recognition as a leading cancer research and treatment center. Dr. Theodorescu has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine and the American Society for Clinical Investigation and serves on the National Cancer Policy Forum of the National Academies.

We are delighted that his strategic vision and proven talents will lead the cancer enterprise as we serve our community, educate the next generation of leaders, and advance cancer research—worldwide.