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Anne Chiang, MD, PhD

Associate Professor
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Associate Cancer Center Director, Clinical Initiatives

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Associate Professor

Associate Cancer Center Director, Clinical Initiatives

Biography

I currently serve as an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Section of Medical Oncology, specializing in thoracic oncology, with a background in translational research in metastasis, as well as extensive experience in clinical practice in both academic and community settings.  My clinical focus has been to build a small cell lung cancer program at Yale with a comprehensive portfolio of clinical trials testing novel therapeutics for these patients.  My research interests focus on development of clinical trials and translational studies to test novel agents and combinations with immune checkpoint inhibitors for both small cell and non-small cell lung tumors.  

I have helped to build our SCH Network and oversee operations, quality efforts and clinical research in our Smilow Care Centers.  I have a particular focus in quality measurement and improvement and have worked to achieve ASCO QOPI Certification for the entire Smilow academic clinical practice.  I have spearheaded quality initiatives locally and nationally for ASCO.  I am dedicated to quality improvement for patient-centered cancer services, and champion the use of patient-reported outcomes.     

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Appointments

Other Departments & Organizations

Education & Training

Fellow
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2006)
Senior Resident
New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia Medical Center (2003)
Intern
New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia Medical Center (2000)
MD
Cornell University Medical College (1999)
PhD
Harvard University (1995)
AB
Princeton University, Molecular Biology (1987)

Research

Overview

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Lung Neoplasms; Small Cell Lung Carcinoma

Research at a Glance

Yale Co-Authors

Frequent collaborators of Anne Chiang's published research.

Publications

2024

2023

Clinical Trials

Current Trials

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

  • activity

    American Society of Clinical Oncology

  • honor

    CDA Award (2007-2010)

  • activity

    American Association for Cancer Research

  • honor

    YIA Recipient

  • honor

    Clinical Scholars Award (2005-2007)

Clinical Care

Overview

Anne Chiang, MD, PhD, is a thoracic medical oncologist who cares for patients with lung cancer, including non-small cell lung cancer—the most common kind—and small cell lung cancer. She has concentrated on building a small cell lung cancer program with a comprehensive portfolio of clinical trials testing novel therapeutics for these patients. In addition, she is active as a lung cancer investigator, running a national cooperative group trial for over 800 patients to understand the best frontline therapy for non-small cell lung cancer patients who are PDL1 marker positive.

Researchers are continually investigating new approaches and treatments for all types of cancer, Dr. Chiang says. “I am so optimistic and excited about the impact of clinical research and advances in the field that are helping patients to live longer and better lives, even with a diagnosis of lung cancer,” she says. Her own research background includes translational studies of metastasis, and the development of clinical trials and translational studies to test novel agents and combinations with immune checkpoint inhibitors for both small cell and non-small cell lung tumors. “I am dedicated to quality improvement for patient-centered cancer services and champion the use of patient-reported outcomes,” she says.

Dr. Chiang recently received the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2020 Joseph V. Simone Award and Lecture for excellence in Quality and Safety in the Care of Patients with Cancer. This award was created in honor of Joseph V. Simone, MD, to recognize an extraordinary individual who has made significant contributions to the quality and safety of cancer care. The recipient is an innovator and leader with proven ability to bring projects from conception to broad implementation.

“Listening to and guiding patients when they are diagnosed with cancer is so important,” says Dr. Chiang. “This is a particularly vulnerable time for patients and their families. Good communication can make such a difference on the impact of the diagnosis as well as on the treatment experience.” When seeing a new patient, she often says, “You are in the right place. Our team is here to support you and your family however we can, and to always go the extra mile.”

Clinical Specialties

Medical Oncology; Thoracic Oncology

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