Anees Chagpar
About Anees Chagpar
Anees Chagpar is a Professor of Surgery at Yale University, known for her leadership in breast cancer care and global health initiatives. She has held various significant positions at Yale Cancer Center and has contributed to the establishment of accredited breast centers and impactful research in the field.
Current Position at Yale University
Anees Chagpar currently serves as a Professor of Surgery at Yale University, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she contributes to the academic and clinical missions of the institution, focusing on surgical education and patient care. Additionally, she has been actively involved in the Yale Cancer Center as a co-host for the program 'Yale Cancer Center Answers' since 2011, providing insights and information on cancer care and treatment.
Previous Roles at Yale Cancer Center
Chagpar held multiple significant positions at Yale Cancer Center. From 2012 to 2015, she served as the Assistant Director for Diversity and Health Equity, where she worked to enhance inclusivity in cancer care. Following that, she was the Assistant Director of Global Oncology from 2015 to 2019, focusing on international cancer care initiatives. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in establishing Yale as the first NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Northeast with a nationally accredited breast center.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Anees Chagpar has a comprehensive educational background in medicine and healthcare. She earned her MD with Honors in Research from the University of Alberta from 1992 to 1996. She also completed an MSc in Surgery at the University of Saskatchewan from 1996 to 2002. Furthering her expertise, she obtained an MPH from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health from 2005 to 2007, and an MBA with a focus on Leadership in Healthcare from Yale University from 2012 to 2014.
Leadership and Program Development
Chagpar has demonstrated leadership in various capacities throughout her career. She directed the Multidisciplinary Breast Program at the University of Louisville/James Graham Brown Cancer Center from 2003 to 2010, where she built the first nationally accredited Breast Center in Kentucky. At Yale, she was the Program Director for the Interdisciplinary Breast Fellowship from 2011 to 2015, focusing on training the next generation of surgeons and oncologists.
Research Contributions and Publications
Anees Chagpar has made significant contributions to breast cancer research. She led a key trial evaluating cavity shave margins in breast cancer patients, which was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. This research has been recognized internationally for its impact on clinical practice in breast cancer treatment, reflecting her commitment to advancing surgical practices and patient outcomes.