Transdisciplinary Teams (TDTs) | UVM Cancer Center | The University of Vermont(title)

The University of Vermont Cancer Center, representing a strong collaboration between the University of Vermont and University of Vermont Medical Center, is focused on advancing cancer research in ways that will most immediately have positive impact for those facing cancer in our region and beyond.

Patients who are treated here have the concentrated attention of a team of doctors and other care providers who specialize in their specific type of cancer and who work cohesively to provide the most advanced and compassionate care possible.

Additionally, treatment teams partner with researchers and academic scholars, nurses, and others in cancer-specific Transdisciplinary Teams (TDT's). Each TDT is charged with formalizing a clinical research strategy, including clinical trial activity, based on local expertise and unmet needs for patients in our region.

University of Vermont Cancer Center members are encouraged to participate in TDT meetings in an effort to most efficiently and expeditiously align transnational research priorities with the needs of patients. 

Patients who wish to learn more about TDTs are encouraged to discuss this aspect of their care with their treatment team.

The following TDTs meet regularly. 

TDT leaders should be contacted directly regarding multidisciplinary clinics, tumor boards, and monthly research focused meetings.

Breast Oncology / Michelle Sowden, DO

Contact: Michelle.Sowden@uvmhealth.org


Central Nervous System / Alissa Thomas, MD

Contact: Alissa.Thomas@uvmhealth.org


Endocrine Malignancies / Mirabelle Sajisevi, MD

Contact: Mirabelle.Sajisevi@uvmhealth.org


Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) / Maura Barry, MD

Contact: Maura.Barry@uvmhealth.org


Gastrointestinal Oncology (Lower GI) / Jessie Moore, MD

Contact: Jesse.Moore@uvmhealth.org


Gastrointestinal Malignancy (Upper GI) / Conor O'Neill, MD

Contact: Conor.Oneill@uvmhealth.org


Genitourinary Oncology / Nataniel Lester-Coll, MD

Contact: Nataniel.Lester-Coll@uvmhealth.org


Gynecologic Oncology / Charles Ashley, MD

Contact: Charles.Ashley@uvmhealth.org


Hematologic Malignancy / Chris Holmes, MD, PhD

Contact: ceholmes@uvm.edu


Lung Oncology / Farrah Khan, MD

Contact: Farrah.Khan@uvmhealth.org


Melanoma / Christopher Anker, MD

Contact: Chris.Anker@uvmhealth.org


Sarcoma / Hibba Rehman, MD

Contact: Hibba.Rehman@uvmhealth.org