Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research Faculty
Duarte Team

Mark Agulnik, M.D., is a medical oncologist and section chief of sarcoma medical oncology the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research at City of Hope.

Afsaneh Barzi, M.D., Ph.D., is a medical oncologist at City of Hope.

Medical oncologist Sharonlin Bhardwaj, M.D., treasures the bonds she forms with breast cancer patients.

Gagandeep Brar, M.D. is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research.

Dani Castillo,M.D. is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research.
Vincent Chung, M.D., is a medical oncologist specializing in pancreatic cancer and gastrointestinal cancers.

Mary Cianfrocca, D.O., M.B.A., is a medical oncologist at City of Hope's cancer research hospital.

Dr. Doan joined City of Hope because of the palpable sense of hope that patients receive, along with help from the institution’s compassionate experts.
Tanya Barauskas Dorff, M.D., is a medical oncologist and professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research.

Medical oncologist Manana Elia, M.D., who specializes in treating breast cancer, sees her role as working to provide the best possible outcome for each of her patients without major disruption to their lives.
Community Team

Oncologist/Hematologist, Sarah Ali, M.D., found her calling in oncology because of the intricate science behind cancer and the potential to make a difference in the lives of patients. Dr. Ali is determined to contribute to the field of oncology as an advocate for patients, bound by a commitment to

Hannah Asghari, M.D., is a medical oncologist and hematologist in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research.
Bahareh Bahadini, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor at City of Hope's Thousand Oaks location.
Mohamad N. Barakat, M.D., is a medical oncologist and hematologist at City of Hope's Huntington Beach and Irvine Sand Canyon locations. Dr. Barakat focuses on working as a team with fellow experts from across oncology specialties and offering access to leading-edge technology at City of Hope.
Luke Chen, M.D., is a medical oncologist and hematologist at City of Hope's Huntington Beach and Irvine Sand Canyon locations. Dr. Chen’s research has explored ways to improve treatment for prostate cancer and other malignancies.
Samuel W. Chung, M.D., is a hematologist and medical oncologist at City of Hope cancer research hospital in Arcadia, California.

Mary Cianfrocca, D.O., M.B.A., is a medical oncologist at City of Hope's cancer research hospital.
Sassan Farjami, M.D., is a hematologist and medical oncologist at City of Hope's Long Beach Elm and Long Beach Worsham locations. Dr. Farjami is also an associate clinical professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research.

Natasha Garg, D.O., is a medial oncologist at City of Hope in Upland.

Bassam Ghanem, M.D., is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research at City of Hope, Simi Valley.
Research Team

Andrea Bild, Ph.D. is a professor in the Division of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research at City of Hope

Daniela Castanotto, Ph.D., is a research professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope.

Rowan Chlebowski M.D., Ph.D., is a research professor within the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research at City of Hope specializing in breast cancer research.

Jeremy Jones, Ph.D., is an associate research professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research.

Prakash Kulkarni, Ph.D., is a research professor in City of Hope's Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research.

Edward Newman, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research & co-director of the Analytical Pharmacology Core.
Ravi Salgia M.D., Ph.D., is the Arthur & Rosalie Kaplan Chair in Medical Oncology at City of Hope and an expert in the study and treatment of lung cancer, mesothelioma, thoracic and thymic malignancies and bronchial carcinoids.

Sharad Singhal, Ph.D., is a professor of medical oncology & therapeutics research at Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, and an affiliate full member of City of Hope's comprehensive cancer center and the Developmental Cancer Program and Therapeutics at City of Hope, Duarte, California.

Timothy Synold, Pharm,D., is director of the Analytical Pharmacology Core, and a professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research at City of Hope.

Edward Wenge Wang, M.D., Ph.D., is the section chief of the Gynecologic Oncology and assistant professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research.