Vered Stearns MD

Vered Stearns, M.D., became interested in oncology even before she knew what the word meant. When she was 5 years old, she witnessed her grandfather dying of cancer. She decided then that, when she grew up, she wanted to become a doctor and cure cancer. “While my understanding of oncology has obviously grown more sophisticated, I hope never to lose my childhood enthusiasm for improving the welfare of those afflicted with cancer,”

During her fellowship at Georgetown University, where she first began focusing on breast cancer, Dr. Stearns enjoyed the privilege of working with internationally recognized physician-scientist whom, she recalls, moved seamlessly between the laboratory and clinic.