Mina S. Sedrak, MD, MS

Dr. Mina Sedrak is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of the Cancer and Aging Program at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He earned his B.A. from the University of Chicago, M.D. from Rush Medical College, and M.S. in Health Policy from the University of Pennsylvania, where he also completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in hematology/oncology. His research primarily centers on understanding the mechanisms underlying cancer therapy-induced accelerated aging. With this insight, Dr. Sedrak designs and develops clinical trials to test novel mechanism-based interventions aimed at mitigating, reversing, or preventing accelerated aging in cancer patients. His research has been recognized by the National Institute of Aging, receiving the Paul B. Beeson Emerging Leaders Career Development Award. In addition to his research, Dr. Sedrak actively promotes diversity and inclusion within oncology, particularly advocating for the representation of older and frail adults in cancer clinical trials. He also contributes to various scientific committees and professional societies, holding positions such as Vice Chair of the Alliance Cancer in the Older Adult Committee, Co-Chair of the Analytics Core in the Cancer and Aging Research Group, and Chair-Elect of the Research Committee for the American Society of Clinical Oncology.