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 / Fellowship | Institution | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Education & Training | ||||
| MD | Indiana University School of Medicine | Indianapolis, IN, USA | ||
| Fellowship, Medical Oncology | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX, USA | ||
Professional Positions & Employment | ||||
| Associate Director of Clinical Investigations | University of Arizona Cancer Center | — – Present | ||
| Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology | University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson | — – Present | ||
| Professor of Medicine (with Tenure) | University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson | — – Present | ||
| Medical Director, Oncology Service Line | University of Arizona Health Network | — – Present | ||
| Faculty, Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | 2010 – 2018 | ||
Hospital Appointments | ||||
| Attending Physician, Hematology/Oncology | Banner – University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ, USA | ||
Institutional Leadership Activities | ||||
| Associate Dean for Clinical and Translational Research | Provides oversight and direction for translational and clinical trial initiatives across the College of Medicine. | |||
| Co-Leader, GI Clinical Research Team | Develops and manages early- and late-phase clinical trials for pancreatic and hepatobiliary malignancies. | |||
Institutional Administrative Activities | ||||
| Director, Oncology Service Line | Oversees clinical operations, strategic growth, and integration of oncology services across the University of Arizona Health Network. | |||
| Clinical and Translational Research Oversight | Coordinates collaboration between laboratory and clinical investigators for biomarker-driven studies. | |||
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities | ||||
| Co-Chair, Hepatobiliary Subcommittee | Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) | |||
| Chair, Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium (GI ASCO 2024) | American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) | |||
| Member, Scientific and Medical Advisory Board | Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation | |||
| Member, Nominating Committee | American 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 Foundation | Advisory Board Member | |||
Honors & Awards | ||||
| Chair, GI ASCO 2024 | ASCO | |||
| Elected Member, Nominating Committee | ASCO | |||
| Leadership Recognition in Clinical Investigation | University 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]