Cynthia Owusu, MD, MS

Associate Professor
Hematology and Oncology
School of Medicine
Associate Director
Diversity
Equity
and Inclusion
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Member
Population and Cancer Prevention Program
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Research Information

Research Projects

Dr. Owusu is a renowned expert in geriatric oncology. She is principal investigator on a $2.8 M research grant awarded by the National Institute on Minority Health and Disparities. This study will examine the impact of physical activity on functional status, body composition and biomarkers of breast cancer prognosis among African American and socially disadvantaged breast cancer survivors. Her current clinical research efforts aim to increase functional status and participation of older women in clinical trials to potentially improve breast cancer outcomes in this population.

External Appointments

Medical Oncologist, Department of Hematology and Oncology
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center

Publications

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