Chandra Bartholomeusz, M.D., Ph.D.
Department of Breast Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Breast Medical Oncology - Research, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Faculty Liaison for Summer Experience in Education and Training, 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
Assistant Professor, Department of Breast Medical Oncology - Research, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2019
Assistant Professor, Department of Breast Medical Oncology - Research, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2010 - 2013
Instructor, Department of Breast Medical Oncology - Research, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2009 - 2010
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
CoDirector -Summer Undergraduate Research Program and Outreach Program, Department of Summer Undergraduate Research Program, MD Anderson cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2020 - Present
Chief Ad Interim for of the Section of Translational Breast Cancer Research, Department of Breast Medical Oncology - Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2017 - 2017
Honors & Awards
| 2019 | AAMC Mid- Career Women Faculty Leadership Development Seminar selected Participant, Association of American Medical Colleges |
| 2018 | American Cancer Society Research Scholar Award, American Cancer Society |
| 2012 | AAMC Early Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar selected Participant, Association of American Medical Colleges |
| 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 |
| 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 |