Chandra Bartholomeusz, M.D., Ph.D.
Department of Breast Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Breast Medical Oncology - Research, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Assistant Professor, Department of Breast Medical Oncology - Research, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2004 | The University of Texas, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences - MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA, PHD, Cancer Biology - Molecular Biology |
| 1986 | University of Zambia, Lusaka, ZMB, MD, Medicine |
| 1983 | University of Zambia, Lusaka, ZMB, BS, Human Biology |
Postgraduate Training
| 2008-2009 | Postdoctoral Fellow, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Breast Medical Oncology, Houston, TX |
| 2004-2008 | Postdoctoral Fellow, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Stem Cell Transplantation, Houston |
| 1993-1997 | Graduate Teaching Assistant, Microbiology-Molecular Biology, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK |
| 1986-1987 | Rotating Clinical Internship, University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Instructor, Department of Breast Medical Oncology - Research, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2009 - 2010
Honors & Awards
| 2009 | AACR –WICR (American Association of Cancer Research - Women In Cancer Research) Scholar-in-Training Award, American Association of Cancer Research |
| 2009 | K99/ROO Pathway to Independence Award, NIH/NCI |
| 2007 | The Linda K. Manning Fellowship in Ovarian Cancer Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2007 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Award in Clinical Translational Research Poster Winner (1st place), Trainee Recognition Day, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2006 | The Diane Denson Tabola Fellowship in Ovarian Cancer Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2006 | Postdoctoral Fellowship, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation |
| 2005 | BettyAnn Asche-Murray Fellowship, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2004 | Scientific Excellence Award in the Post Candidacy Category First Place Winner (Abstract-Oral Presentation), Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences-Cancer Biology Retreat, University of Texas Health Science Center |
| 2004 | Travel Award, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences-University of Texas Health Science Center |
| 2003 | Travel Award, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences-University of Texas Health Science Center |
| 2002 | Honorable mention top 10% abstracts, Trainee Recognition Day, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2002 | Research Experience Fellowship in Summer Program for U.S. Graduate Students in Science and Engineering to conduct research in Japan, National Science Foundation of US/Ministry of Education, Ministry of Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan |
| 1995 | Cleo Cross International Scholarship Award, University of Oklahoma |
| 1993 | Graduate College Merit Tuition/Fee Waiver Award, University of Oklahoma |