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Andrei Goga, MD, PhD
Medical Oncologist
Assistant Professor in Residence, Breast Oncology
Biography
While earning a doctorate in molecular biology and a medical degree at UCLA, Dr. Andrei Goga became interested in understanding the biology that causes normal cell growth to become uncontrolled in the setting of cancer. For his PhD, he conducted basic scientific research on leukemia and lymphoma. His findings were published in scientific journals such as Cell and Science. He received the Emil Bogen Prize at UCLA, awarded for the most outstanding research conducted by a graduating medical student.
Dr. Goga was recruited by the UCSF Molecular Medicine Training Program, which focuses on bridging the disciplines of basic science and clinical medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency training and Medical Oncology training at UCSF.
Dr. Goga has since continued his basic research activities working jointly with Dr. David Morgan and Nobel Laureate Dr. J. Michael Bishop at UCSF. His focus is on understanding basic growth control mechanisms of normal and tumor cells.
Among his clinical research interests are developing new therapeutic strategies against breast cancer. His motivation for pursuing basic research is fueled by the patients that he sees in clinic. "Treating patients with breast cancer is by far my most rewarding experience. The hope of discovering new treatments which can directly impact patient's lives is what drives me."
When not in clinic or conducting research, Dr. Goga enjoys hiking around the bay area with his family, visiting museums and cooking
Education
University of California, Los Angeles, Molecular Biology, PhD, 1990-1997
University of California, Los Angeles, Medical School, MD 1990-1997
Residencies
Surgical Residency, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, 1998-2004
Surgical Residency, Dartmouth Medical School, 1998-2003
Chief Resident, Surgery, Dartmouth Medical School, 2003-2004
Fellowships
Surgery, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, 2004-2006
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery, 2005
