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Endowed position at UArizona marks Rachna Shroff's cancer research
Shroff has been named the inaugural holder of the professorship in gastrointestinal oncology.
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Rwittika Chakraborty - Thu, 19, Mar 2026
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Oncologist Rachna Shroff / cancercenter.arizona.edu/
An endowed professorship at the University of Arizona Comprehensive Cancer Center has been established in recognition of oncologist Rachna Shroff and her contributions to clinical cancer research and patient care.
The $1 million endowment, funded by donors John and Valli Duval, will support long-term investment in clinical trials and innovation in cancer treatment.
Shroff, who serves as associate director of clinical research at the centre, has been named the inaugural holder of the professorship in gastrointestinal oncology.
The recognition reflects Shroff’s work as a physician-scientist focused on advancing new therapies, particularly in gastrointestinal cancers, while maintaining a strong emphasis on patient-centred care.
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She is the chief of the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the university’s College of Medicine in Tucson and medical director of the oncology service line at Banner, University Medical Center Tucson.
A ceremony held on March 12 marked the appointment, with colleagues highlighting her role in expanding clinical research programmes and improving access to experimental treatments through trials.
"Dr. Shroff's research has helped usher in an era of personalized medicine, where doctors can target cancers based on each patient’s unique biology," said Tomás Díaz de la Rubia, senior vice president for research and partnerships.
Shroff’s work has centred on developing novel drug therapies and immunological treatments, alongside efforts to ensure patients benefit from the latest scientific advances. She has also been involved in building a gastrointestinal oncology programme at the institution.
In remarks at the event, Shroff underscored the importance of clinical trials in cancer care, noting that advances in treatment are driven by sustained research efforts, and said,
"I'm honored to have been chosen for this inaugural endowed professorship and extremely grateful to the Duvals for their generosity."
"This gift will allow the Cancer Center to continue to invest in clinical trials, which are the only way to move the needle forward in cancer care. Every single cure that we now have for cancer started with a clinical trial," added Shroff.
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