Andrea Silber, MD
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Biography
Dr. Silber is the Associate CEHE Director for Clinical Research. As a medical oncologist who serves as the Medical Director and Physician Champion of the Centers for Disease Control/Connecticut Department of Public Health's 5-year provider supported grant at Yale New Haven Hospital entitled, The Connecticut Cancer Screening Program (CCSP), she designed the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Outreach and Support Program for Underserved Women, which is a culturally competent program supported by the Breast Cancer Alliance of Greenwich. She has supervised Community Health Educators dating back to 1996, when she received a national Komen award for the Sister to Sister Program, and has been recognized for expertise in breast cancer among African American women. She has directed a cancer clinic for the uninsured and underinsured for two decades and have formed community relationships, which require many years to nurture and demonstrate constancy. This year, she became the principal investigator of the Avon-Pfizer Metastatic Breast Cancer Grants Program: Identify-Amplify-Unify. This program assists organizations that provide information and services to help patients in navigating the medical and emotional challenges associated with their disease. Dr. Silber was awarded this grant from a highly competitive pool of 23 non-profit organizations nationally. Also, this year, CT Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA) awarded a grant to fund a novel program called “Breast Cancer S.W.A.T. Team- We’ve got your back!”.
As a principal investigator, she assists economically disadvantaged breast cancer patients to adhere to treatment using medical legal partnership. This year, she was selected to participate as a leadership fellow of the Connecticut Health Foundation. The fellowship was established in 2005, and brings together diverse individuals from multiple sectors who are dedicated to achieving health equity. Each year, the foundation selects up to 20 participants into this competitive ten-month program. Throughout this program, her project has been to increase clinical trial participation among ethnic minorities and capitalize on opportunities created by the Affordable Care Act.
On May 1, 2015, she was named Assistant Clinical Director for Diversity and Health Equity at Yale Cancer Center and focuses on engagement with community partners in improving education for prevention and screening and access to cancer care for diverse populations within the local community as well as Greater New Haven area.
Education & Training
- FellowshipYale-New Haven Hospital (1987)
- ResidencyYale-New Haven Hospital (1985)
- Chief ResidentYale New Haven Hospital (1984)
- Attending PhyscianYale New Haven Hospital (1984)
- InternYale University School of Medicine (1982)
- MDNew York University (1981)
- BAOberlin College (1977)
Activities
- Biological Differences Between Triple Negative Breast Cancer in African American and Non-African American Women and Potential Immunotherapy Opportunities to Improve Treatment OutcomeWashington, DC, United States 2018Biological Differences Between Triple Negative Breast Cancer in African American and Non-African American Women and Potential Immunotherapy Opportunities to Improve Treatment Outcome
- Heart to Breast Health: A Special Session for WomenNew Haven, CT, United States 2017Heart to Breast Health: A Special Session for Women
- Breast Cancer Question and Answer SessionNew Haven, CT, United States 2017Breast Cancer Question and Answer Session
- Yale Affiliated Hospitals Program Medical Oncology Grand RroundsGreenwich, CT, United States 2017Yale Affiliated Hospitals Program Medical Oncology Grand Rrounds
- An Evening Symposium on Breast CancerHartford, CT, United States 2017An Evening Symposium on Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Screening, Treatment Prevention and Clinical TrialsNew Haven, CT, United States 2016Breast Cancer Screening, Treatment Prevention and Clinical Trials
- Breast Cancer Screening in Underserved PopulationsWaterbury, CT, United States 2016Breast Cancer Screening in Underserved Populations
- Changing the Ratio: Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Cancer Clinical Trials in New Haven CTBirmingham, AL, United States 2015Changing the Ratio: Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Cancer Clinical Trials in New Haven CT
- Breast Cancer SupportHamden, CT, United States 2011Breast Cancer Support
- Public Health Lecture Series, Breast CancerNew Haven, CT, United States 2011Public Health Lecture Series, Breast Cancer
- The Clinical & Public Health Implications of HSV Genital Infections during Adjuvant Chemotherary for Breast CancerWashington, DC, United States 2010The Clinical & Public Health Implications of HSV Genital Infections during Adjuvant Chemotherary for Breast Cancer
Honors & Recognition
Award | Date |
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Connecticut Cancer Partnership 2016 Cancer Champion Award | 2019 |
Yale Cancer Center Award for Excellence in Clinical Care | 2019 |
Women in Strength Award, Get in Touch Foundation | 2010 |
Physician of the Year, Business New Haven | 2009 |
Lane Adams Quality of Life Award | 2007 |
Cover Girls Women at the Their Best Award | 1998 |
Fellowship in Philosophy and Medicine | 1981 |
National Health Service Corps Scholarship | 1978 |
Magna Cum Laude, Oberlin College | 1977 |
Professional Service
Organization | Role | Date |
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National Association of Negro Business and Professional Woman | Lecturer | 2019 - Present |
New Haven Community Steering Committee | Yale Cancer Center Initiatives to improve cancer outcomes for minorities, Birchwood's Woodbridge CT | 2019 - Present |
African American Women's Union Summit | OwnIt (Oncologists Welcome New Haven Into Trials ) Presentation at Beecher School | 2018 - Present |
Sisters Journey | Triple Negative Breast Cancer Discussion at Beecher School | 2018 - Present |
Breast Cancer Panel Discussion, Health Initiative Day, New Haven, CT | Lecturer | 2017 - Present |
Latin Lean Cancer Survivors, Contributions to a healthy diet, New Haven, CT | Lecturer | 2017 - Present |
Sisters Journey | "New Advancements in Treatment for Triple Negative Women", St Luke Church, New Haven, CT | 2017 - Present |
The Community Foundation | Local Women Leading Change: "Those Closest to the Challenge are Closest to the Solution", New Haven, CT | 2017 - Present |
Connecticut Health Foundation | Leadership Fellow | 2015 - Present |
Connecticut Cancer Partner | Health Care Disparities Resource Team | 2010 - Present |
American Cancer Society | New England Division | 2008 - 2014 |
Connecticut Cancer Partnership | Executive Board Member, State of CT | 2008 - Present |
Connecticut Medicine | Editorial Board Member | 2005 - Present |
Connecticut Medicine - Oncology | Reviewer | 2005 - Present |