Laura Bukavina, MD

Assistant Professor
Urology
Cleveland Clinic
School of Medicine
Member
Immune Oncology Program
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Dr. Bukavina is an assistant professor of Urologic Oncology at Cleveland Clinic Glickman Urologic Institute and translational science lead in GU oncology at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. She completed her training at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in urologic oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center. In addition to her surgical training, she holds a master's degree in epidemiology from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and a master's degree in immunology and molecular genetics from Drexel. Her educational background reflects her commitment to both surgery and cancer research. She serves as an associate editor of European Urology and a member of the editorial board for Urology Times. She also serves on the International Bladder Cancer Network committee and as an expert on kidney cancer for the Society of Immunotherapy of Cancer, underscoring her commitment to advancing research and innovation in bladder and kidney cancer. Her interest lies in exploring the role of microbiome in bladder cancer.

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