Rachna Shroff

Rachna Shroff

Medical Oncologist

Gastrointestinal Oncology

University of Arizona Cancer Center

USA, Tucson

Dr. Rachna Shroff is an expert in gastrointestinal cancers, with a focus on pancreatic and hepatobiliary malignancies. She serves as Chief of the Division of Hematology and Oncology and Associate Director of Clinical Investigations at the University of Arizona Cancer Center, where she serves as Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Clinical and Translational Research.

Widely known for her leadership in clinical and translational research, Dr. Shroff has pioneered studies that have shaped emerging standards of care in biliary tract cancers. A former faculty member at MD Anderson Cancer Center, she now serves as Chair of the ASCO GI Cancers Symposium 2024 and sits on several national boards, including the ASCO Nominating Committee and the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation’s Scientific and Medical Advisory Board. Her work continues to drive innovation in targeted therapies for gastrointestinal malignancies, with influential publications and global recognition as a leading voice in the field.

Present Title & Affiliation

Associate Director of Clinical Investigations and Co-Leader, Gastrointestinal Clinical Research Team, University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, AZ, USA
Professor with Tenure, Department of Medicine, Chief, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, AZ, USA
Medical Director, Oncology Service Line, University of Arizona Health Network, Tucson, AZ, USA
Associate Dean for Clinical and Translational Research, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, AZ, USA

Degree / FellowshipInstitutionLocation

Education & Training

MDIndiana University School of MedicineIndianapolis, IN, USA
Fellowship, Medical OncologyThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX, USA

Professional Positions & Employment

Associate Director of Clinical InvestigationsUniversity of Arizona Cancer Center— – Present
Chief, Division of Hematology/OncologyUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson— – Present
Professor of Medicine (with Tenure)University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson— – Present
Medical Director, Oncology Service LineUniversity of Arizona Health Network— – Present
Faculty, Department of Gastrointestinal Medical OncologyThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center2010 – 2018

Hospital Appointments

Attending Physician, Hematology/OncologyBanner – University Medical Center TucsonTucson, AZ, USA

Institutional Leadership Activities

Associate Dean for Clinical and Translational ResearchProvides oversight and direction for translational and clinical trial initiatives across the College of Medicine.
Co-Leader, GI Clinical Research TeamDevelops and manages early- and late-phase clinical trials for pancreatic and hepatobiliary malignancies.

Institutional Administrative Activities

Director, Oncology Service LineOversees clinical operations, strategic growth, and integration of oncology services across the University of Arizona Health Network.
Clinical and Translational Research OversightCoordinates collaboration between laboratory and clinical investigators for biomarker-driven studies.

Extramural Institutional Committee Activities

Co-Chair, Hepatobiliary SubcommitteeSouthwest Oncology Group (SWOG)
Chair, Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium (GI ASCO 2024)American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Member, Scientific and Medical Advisory BoardCholangiocarcinoma Foundation
Member, Nominating CommitteeAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Professional Organizations and Society Memberships

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)Fellow (FASCO)
Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG)Co-Chair, Hepatobiliary Subcommittee
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)Member
Cholangiocarcinoma FoundationAdvisory Board Member

Honors & Awards

Chair, GI ASCO 2024ASCO
Elected Member, Nominating CommitteeASCO
Leadership Recognition in Clinical InvestigationUniversity of Arizona Cancer Center

Office address: University of Arizona Cancer Center, 3838 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85719, USA
Office telephone: +1 520-626-4175
Work email: [email protected]