Lisa Diller, MD

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Academic Titles

Professor, Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School

Research Program Affiliation

Member, Cancer Risk, Prevention, and Early Detection

Leader, Cancer Survivorship

Member, Cancer Care Delivery Research

Leadership Roles

Member, Center Scientific Council

Research Abstract

My research focuses on secondary cancer prevention and detection in childhood cancer survivors. Ongoing studies include assessment of genetic risk factors for primary and secondary cancers, evaluation of breast cancer screening after chest irradiation during childhood and studies of the role of genetic counseling and genetic testing in promoting quality-of-life of survivors. In addition, we are interested in the long-term effects of cancer treatment on adolescent and young adult survivors, specifically assessing medical and psychological outcomes such as hearing, fertility and cardiac function after chemotherapy exposure and cognitive function after brain irradiation.