Title(s):
Assistant Professor of Oncology
Appointment Phone:
410-955-8964
Primary Location:
Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Expertise:
Anal Cancer, Bile Duct Cancer, Carcinoid Syndrome, Carcinoid Tumors, Cholangiocarcinoma, Clinical Trials, Colon Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancers, Gastrointestinal Tumors, General Internal Medicine, Hepatocellular Cancer, Liver Cancer, Medical Oncology, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Pancreatic Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Small Bowel Cancer, Small Intestine Cancer, Stomach Cancer
Education and Experience
Training
- Baylor College of Medicine (Houston TX)/ (2001)
Residencies
- Baylor College of Medicine (Houston TX)/ Internal Medicine (2004)
Fellowships
- National Cancer Institute - NIH (Bethesda MD)/ Oncology/Hematology (2007)
Certifications
- Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine (2007)
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (2004)
Locations
Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
401 N. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone: 410-955-8893
Appointment Phone: 410-955-8964
Location Map
Department / Division
- Oncology
Centers/Institutes
Centers / Institutes
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Bio
Biography
Dr. Azad has a strong background in Phase I/II drug development program which she is developing in our GI Oncology Program. Her research interests focus on a translational program primarily in colorectal and hepatocellular (liver) cancers. Dr. Azad also participates in general clinical care of GI cancer patients.
Expertise
- Anal Cancer
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Carcinoid Syndrome
- Carcinoid Tumors
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Clinical Trials
- Colon Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Gastrointestinal Tumors
- General Internal Medicine
- Hepatocellular Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Medical Oncology
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Rectal Cancer
- Small Bowel Cancer
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
Research
Research and Publications
Reyes, D.K.; Vossen, J.A.; Kamel, I.R.; Azad, N.S.; Wahlin, T.A.; Torbenson, M.S.; Choti, M.A.; Geschwind, J.F. Single-center phase II trial of transarterial chemoembolization with drug-eluting beads for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma: initial experience in the United States. Cancer J. 2009 Nov-Dec;15(6):526-532.
Yakoob, J.; Abbas, Z.; Jafri, W.; Azad, N.S. Esophageal polypoidal mass: presentation of an uncommon pleomorphic carcinoma. Jpma. 2009 Sep;59(9):639-641.
Lee, J.M.; Sarosy, G.A.; Annunziata, C.M.; Azad, N.; Minasian, L.; Kotz, H.; Squires, J.; Houston, N.; Kohn, E.C. Combination therapy: intermittent sorafenib with bevacizumab yields activity and decreased toxicity. Br J Cancer. 2010 Feb 2;102(3):495-499.
Yakoob, J.; Abbas, Z.; Jafri, W.; Azad, N.S. Esophageal polypoidal mass: presentation of an uncommon pleomorphic carcinoma. Jpma. 2009 Sep;59(9):639-641.
Lee, J.M.; Sarosy, G.A.; Annunziata, C.M.; Azad, N.; Minasian, L.; Kotz, H.; Squires, J.; Houston, N.; Kohn, E.C. Combination therapy: intermittent sorafenib with bevacizumab yields activity and decreased toxicity. Br J Cancer. 2010 Feb 2;102(3):495-499.
Research Interests
- GI Cancers Colon and Liver
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Languages
- English
- Urdu
- Hindi
Clinical Trials
- colorectal cancer
- liver cancer
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