Dr. Han is a distinguished research fellow at the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, where she has been contributing to the field of oncology since 2016.
ROCHESTER, MN, April 19, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Yiqun Han has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Han is a distinguished research fellow at the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, where she has been contributing to the field of oncology since 2016. She focuses on comprehensive treatment for breast cancer and cancer immunology. Her expertise in breast cancer is particularly notable, and she has achieved a high level of proficiency in this area through dedicated research and clinical practice.
Prior to joining the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Dr. Han honed her skills as a clinical oncology specialist at the National Cancer Clinical Medicine Research Center, located at the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences in Beijing, China from 2018 until 2021. Additionally, Dr. Han completed her residency in internal medicine at Beijing Hospital, Beijing Institute of Gerontology, Ministry of Health, from 2016 to 2019.
Dr. Han's most notable achievement came during her tenure as a clinical oncology specialist when she was part of a team that conducted clinical trials for a new breast cancer treatment. Her work confirmed the positive response of the drug for cancer patients before its market launch, marking a significant milestone in her career and contributing to the advancement of cancer therapeutics.
The foundation of Dr. Han's success lies in her impressive academic background. She earned her MD in medical oncology from Peking Union Medical College, graduating in the top 1% of her class in 2023. She also holds a Master of Science in clinical oncology from the same institution, obtained in 2019. Moreover, Dr. Han attained a Bachelor of Medicine from Binzhou Medical University in China in 2016, specializing in clinical medicine.
As a commitment to her field, Dr. Han maintains affiliations with prestigious professional organizations such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Association for Cancer Research, the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer, and the Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology. Beyond her organizational connections, Dr. Han actively contributes to the advancement of knowledge in her field by serving as a peer reviewer.
Dr. Han attributes her success to an unyielding desire for learning and a commitment to continual improvement. Her decision to pursue oncology research was driven by the significant impact cancer has on public health and her passion for developing effective treatments. In recognition of her success and contributions to medical science, Dr. Han has received several accolades, including the Principal's Award for Outstanding Graduates from Peking Union Medical College in 2023 and the Outstanding Graduate award in Beijing in 2019.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Dr. Han leads an active personal life filled with diverse interests that include playing piano since age 4, running marathons, scuba diving, skydiving and snowboarding. Looking ahead, she aims to become a licensed radiation oncologist in the United States while continuing to work toward improving survival rates for cancer patients and discovering effective drug treatments for this challenging disease.
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