Cora Sternberg
Cora Sternberg
Cora Sternberg (pronounced: Kora Sternberg) is a renowned oncologist specializing in genitourinary oncology, particularly in the treatment of prostate cancer and bladder cancer. She has made significant contributions to the field of medical oncology and has been recognized for her research and clinical work.
Etymology
The name Cora is of Greek origin, derived from the maiden name of the goddess Persephone. Sternberg is a German surname, which means "star mountain". However, the etymology of the name has no direct relation to her profession.
Biography
Cora Sternberg is an internationally recognized medical oncologist. She completed her medical studies at the Boston University School of Medicine, followed by a residency in internal medicine at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. She then pursued a fellowship in medical oncology at the National Cancer Institute.
Sternberg has held several prestigious positions throughout her career. She served as the Chief of the Medical Oncology Department at the San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital in Rome, Italy for over 20 years. Currently, she is the Clinical Director of the Englander Institute for Precision Medicine and a Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City.
Contributions to Medicine
Sternberg's research has primarily focused on the development of new therapeutic strategies for genitourinary cancers. She has led numerous clinical trials and has been instrumental in the approval of several new drugs for the treatment of prostate and bladder cancer. Her work has significantly improved the understanding and treatment of these diseases.
Related Terms
- Oncology
- Genitourinary oncology
- Prostate cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Medical oncology
- Clinical trial
- Therapeutic strategies
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cora Sternberg
- Wikipedia's article - Cora Sternberg
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