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Edith A. Perez, M.D.

  1. Hematologist
  2. Internist
  3. Oncologist

Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Breast cancer
  1. Cancer treatment
  • Breast cancer
  • Clinical trials
  • Novel oncology treatment strategies, including monoclonal antibody therapy
  • Genomic and proteomic predictors of response to anticancer agents
  1. 1987
    Fellow - Hematology and OncologyMartinez VA Medical Center, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis
  2. 1982
    Resident - Internal MedicineLoma Linda University Medical Center
  3. 1979
    MDUniversity of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
  4. 1975
    BS - BiologyUniversity of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras

Certifications

  1. 1987
    Medical OncologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 1986
    HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  3. 1983
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2014
    Claude Jacquillat AwardInternational Congress on Anticancer Treatment
  2. 2014
    Giants of Cancer Care AwardOncLive
  3. 2014
    Highly Cited Researcher: Clinical Medicine Thomson Reuters
  4. 2014
    Top Expert - Breast CancerExpertscape
  5. 2013
    JU Community Woman of the YearWomens History Month Committee, Jacksonville University
  6. 2013
    'Woman of Vision' AwardThe Girls Inc.
  7. 2013
    Susan G. Komen ® Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction in Clinical ResearchSusan G. Komen for the Cure
  8. 2012
    75 Most Influential People in Jacksonville HealthcareJacksonville Magazine's 904: Northeast Florida's Business and Executive Life Authority
  9. 2011
    Hispanic Heritage Leadership AwardNFL
  10. 2010
    Outstanding Course DirectorMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  11. 2009
    Outstanding Faculty MemberMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  12. 2009
    Alpha Omega AlphaAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  13. 2007
    Mayo Clinic Distinguished InvestigatorExecutive Board and Research Committee
  14. 2006
    Honorary Doctorate of LettersUniversity of North Florida
  15. 2006
    Serene M. and Frances C. Durling ProfessorshipMayo Clinic
  16. 2006
    Healthcare Heroes Super ScientistJacksonville Business Journal
  17. 2004
    Outstanding Faculty MemberMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  18. 2004
    Outstanding Faculty MemberMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  19. 2003
    North Florida Hispanic of the YearHispanics Achieving Community Excellence
  20. 2003
    Honorary Citizen and Day ProclamationCity of Little Rock, AR
  21. 2002
    Outstanding Faculty MemberMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  22. 2002
    Horizon Scientific Cancer Research AwardBristol Myers Squibb and Susan G. Komen Foundation
  23. 2002
    Outstanding Faculty MembersMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  24. 2001
    Crusader for Breast Cancer AwardRainbows Abound, Jacksonville, FL
  25. 2000
    Commercialization for "Establishing the Clinical Utility of Novel Genetic Markers For Screening High-Risk Breast Cancer Patients", Sponsored Research Funding Award 2000Office of Technology, Office of Intellectual Property (formerly Mayo Medical Ventures)
  26. 2000
    Community Connections - Celebration of Leadership AwardAwarding Organization
  27. 1987
    NCI Travel AwardAmerican Association for Cancer Research
  28. 1983
    Who's Who in American Women's BiographyAwarding Organization
  29. 1975
    Magna Cum LaudeUniversity of Puerto Rico
  30. 1975
    ScholarshipNational Health Service Corps
  31. 1972
    Elks Scholarship AwardAwarding Organization

Professional memberships

  1. 2015 - 2016
    ChairMinorities in Cancer Research Council, American Association for Cancer Research
  2. 2015 - 2016
    Co-ChairTown Meeting Committee, Minorities in Cancer Research, American Association of Cancer Research
  3. 2015
    MemberMayo Clinic Cancer Center
  4. 2015
    MemberCommittee on Policy Issues in the Clinical Development and Use of Biomarkers for Molecularly Targeted Therapies, Institute of Medicine
  5. 2014 - 2017
    MemberScience Policy and Governmental Affairs Committee, American Association for Cancer Research
  6. 2014 - 2016
    Co-ChairCouncil Nominating Committee, Minorities in Cancer Research, American Association of Cancer Research
  7. 2014 - 2015
    Co-ChairpersonMinority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholar in Cancer Research Awards Committee, American Association for Cancer Research
  8. 2014 - 2015
    Co-ChairpersonEighth AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved, American Association for Cancer Research
  9. 2014
    MemberU54 Program Steering Committee
  10. 2014 - present
    Advisory Board MemberCity of Hope National Cancer Center
  11. 2014 - present
    Advisory Board MemberAVEC Foundation
  12. 2014 - present
    MemberProduct Development Summit
  13. 2014 - present
    MemberScience Policy and Government Affairs Committee, American Association for Cancer Research
  14. 2014 - present
    Advisory Board MemberTransformative Pathology Program, Ontario Institute for Cancer Research
  15. 2013 - 2016
    MemberFinance and Audit Committee, American Association for Cancer Research
  16. 2013 - 2015
    MemberMayo Lung Cancer SPORE grant, Internal Advisory Committee
  17. 2013 - 2014
    ChairpersonDistinguished Lectureship on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities Award Committee, American Association for Cancer Research
  18. 2013 - 2014
    Chair-ElectMinorities in Cancer Research, American Association for Cancer Research
  19. 2013 - 2014
    Co-ChairScientific Symposium Committee, Minorities in Cancer Research, American Association of Cancer Research
  20. 2013
    ChairTRP Nominating Committee, Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  21. 2013
    MemberAACR/ACS/ASCO/NCI Disparities Statement Steering Group
  22. 2013
    MemberCommunity Oncology Cardiovascular Task Force, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
  23. 2013 - present
    Committee MemberCancer Centers of Excellence - Joint Committee
  24. 2013 - present
    MemberIrish Cooperative Oncology Research Group (ICORG)
  25. 2013 - present
    MemberHER2+ Metastatic Guideline Panel, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  26. 2012 - 2016
    Co-ChairCommunications Committee, Minorities in Cancer Research
  27. 2012 - 2013
    Review Panel MemberResearch Career Development and Diversity Subcommittee, Academic Affairs Committee, Mayo Clinic Center for Translational Science Activities
  28. 2012 - 2013
    Co-ChairMinorities in Cancer Research Council, American Association for Cancer Research
  29. 2012 - 2013
    Co-ChairMinority Scholar Award Committee, Minorities in Cancer Research, American Association of Cancer Research
  30. 2012
    Abstract ReviewerAACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities, American Association for Cancer Research
  31. 2012 - present
    ChairBreast Cancer Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee
  32. 2012 - present
    Study Co-Chair9090-11 Academic Steering Committee
  33. 2012 - present
    Committee MemberCommittee to Review the Clinical and Translational Science Awards Program at the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences
  34. 2011 - 2014
    Council MemberMinorities in Cancer Research Council, American Association for Cancer Research
  35. 2011 - 2012
    Reviewer of Grant ApplicationsAACR Grants for Translational Breast Cancer Research Scientific Review, Research Grant Review Committees, American Association for Cancer Research
  36. 2011
    MemberCommunications Advisory Board, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Committees, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  37. 2011
    Scientist ReviewerBreast Cancer Research Program, Program and Peer Review Management Information System
  38. 2011 - present
    MemberCommunications Advisory Board, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Committees, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  39. 2011 - present
    Vice ChairAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  40. 2011 - present
    Vice ChairExecutive Operations Committee, Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  41. 2011 - present
    MemberBreast Committee, Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  42. 2011 - present
    MemberTranslational Research Committee, Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  43. 2011 - present
    ChairPublications Committee, Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  44. 2010 - 2012
    MemberClinical Research and Experimental Therapeutics Awards Committees, American Association for Cancer Research
  45. 2010
    MemberAward Selection Committee, American Association for Cancer Research
  46. 2010
    MemberCommittee on Cancer Clinical Trials and the National Cancer Institute Cooperative Group Program, Institute of Medicine
  47. 2010 - present
    MemberResearch Career Development Subcommittee - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  48. 2010 - present
    MemberInternal Scientific Advisory Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  49. 2010 - present
    Committee MemberMayo Clinic Florida Research Operations Management Team, Executive Operations Team - Florida, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  50. 2010 - present
    MemberLivestrong External Advisory Board, Ohio State University
  51. 2009 - 2015
    MemberClinical and Translational Research Steering Committee, American Association for Cancer Research
  52. 2009 - 2014
    MemberBiomedical Research Advisory Council, State of Florida
  53. 2009 - 2011
    Co-ChairScientific Leadership Council, Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups
  54. 2009 - 2010
    MemberThink Tank on Clinical and Translational Cancer Research, American Association for Cancer Research
  55. 2009 - 2010
    MemberDuval County Medical Society
  56. 2009 - 2010
    MemberScience Education Committee, American Association for Cancer Research
  57. 2009 - 2010
    Program DirectorNovel Therapeutic Research and Priority Trials in Breast Cancer: an Online Clinical Management Series (CME Program), Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups
  58. 2009
    Honorary MemberInternational Cardioncology Society
  59. 2009
    MemberClinical Cancer Research Committee, American Association for Cancer Research
  60. 2009
    Reviewer of Grant ApplicationsAACR Grants for Translational Breast Cancer Research Scientific Review, American Association for Cancer Research
  61. 2009
    Reviewer of Grant ApplicationsLandon Foundation - AACR Innovator Award for International Collaboration in Scientific Cancer Research, American Association for Cancer Research
  62. 2009
    Reviewer of Grant ApplicationsAACR/Komen Outstanding Achievement Award for Breast Cancer Research, American Association for Cancer Research
  63. 2009
    MemberHealthcare Professional Advisory Committee, Living Beyond Breast Cancer
  64. 2009
    Reviewer of Grant ApplicationsAACR Grants for Translational Breast Cancer Research Scientific Review, Research Grant Review Committees, American Association for Cancer Research
  65. 2009 - present
    MemberSociete Internationale de Senologie
  66. 2009 - present
    MemberFlorida Society of Clinical Oncology
  67. 2009 - present
    Workgroup MemberHER2 Working Group, Breast International Group and the North American Breast Cancer Groups
  68. 2009 - present
    Workgroup MemberSurvivorship Working Group, Breast International Group and the North American Breast Cancer Groups
  69. 2008 - 2010
    MemberCancer Clinical Trials and the NCI Cooperative Group Program, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences
  70. 2008 - 2009
    ChairNominating Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  71. 2008 - 2009
    Committee MemberSan Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, American Association for Cancer Research
  72. 2008 - 2009
    MemberScientific Leadership Council, Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups
  73. 2008
    MemberExternal Scientific Advisory Board, University of Puerto Rico
  74. 2008
    MemberProfessional Development Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  75. 2008
    MemberMentored Grants and Research Fellowships Committee, American Association for Cancer Research
  76. 2008
    MemberMultidisciplinary Subcommittee, American Association for Cancer Research
  77. 2008 - present
    Co-ChairIndividualized Breast, Ovarian, and Lung Cancer Management, Mayo Clinic CME Course
  78. 2008 - present
    Co-ChairHematology/Oncology Reviews, Mayo Clinic CME course
  79. 2008 - present
    MemberAdvisory Board, Young Women's Coalition
  80. 2007 - 2008
    Track LeaderScientific Program Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  81. 2007 - 2008
    MemberBest of ASCO Planning Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  82. 2007 - 2008
    MemberHealth Disparities Advisory Group, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  83. 2007
    MemberBreast Steering Committee, Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups
  84. 2007
    MemberCommittee on Developing Biomarker-based Tools for Cancer Screening, Institute of Medicine
  85. 2006 - 2013
    MemberCommittee to Review the Clinical and Translational Science Awards Program at the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences
  86. 2006 - 2011
    MemberClinical Trials and Translational Advisory Committee, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
  87. 2006 - 2008
    MemberScientific Program Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  88. 2006 - 2008
    Chair-ElectNominating Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  89. 2006 - 2007
    MemberDeveloping Biomarker-based Tools for Cancer Screening, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences
  90. 2006 - 2007
    Committee MemberCancer Biomarkers: The Promises and Challenges of Improving Detection and Treatment, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences
  91. 2006 - present
    MemberExecutive Concept Committee, Mayo Clinic Cancer Research Consortium, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  92. 2006 - present
    MemberSteering Committee, Trials to Investigate the Effects of Sorafenib in Breast Cancer (TIES), Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  93. 2005 - 2015
    MemberASCO-CAP HER2 Testing in Breast Cancer Guideline Panel, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  94. 2005 - 2011
    ChairBreast Cancer DOG, Disease/Discipline Oriented Groups (DOGs), Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  95. 2005 - 2009
    MemberData Mart Project, Steering Committee, North American Breast Intergroup
  96. 2005 - 2008
    MemberRoster of Experts, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  97. 2005 - 2008
    MemberNational Cancer Policy Forum, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences
  98. 2005
    MentorProfessional Advancement Roundtable Session "Career in Clinical and Translational Cancer Research", American Association for Cancer Research
  99. 2005 - present
    MemberSteering Committee, Early Breast Cancer Trialists Group
  100. 2005 - present
    MemberBreast International Group and the North American Breast Cancer Groups
  101. 2004 - 2011
    MemberBoard of Scientific Advisors, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
  102. 2004 - 2008
    MemberClinical Research and Experimental Therapeutics Awards Committees, American Association for Cancer Research
  103. 2004 - 2006
    MemberTherapeutics Program Committee, American Association for Cancer Research
  104. 2004
    MemberClinical Research in Special Populations: Aging, Minorities, Rural and the Medically Underserved Subcommittee, American Association for Cancer Research
  105. 2004 - present
    MemberMedical Advisory Committee, Living Beyond Breast Cancer
  106. 2004 - present
    ChairBreast Steering Committee, North Central Cancer Treatment Group
  107. 2003 - 2006
    MemberCancer Communications Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  108. 2003 - 2005
    MemberNovel Therapeutics Committee, North Central Cancer Treatment Group
  109. 2003
    MemberCancer Committee Meeting, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  110. 2003 - present
    MemberCancer Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  111. 2003 - present
    MemberASCO-AACR Clinical Methods Work Group, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  112. 2003 - present
    FacultyASCO-AACR Methods in Clinical Cancer Research Workshop, American Association for Cancer Research
  113. 2003 - present
    Committee MemberASCO-AACR Methods in Clinical Cancer Research Workshop, American Association for Cancer Research
  114. 2002 - 2009
    DirectorMayo Clinic Genomics Education Program, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  115. 2002 - 2007
    ChairTask Force on Health Disparities and Workforce Diversity, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  116. 2002 - 2004
    MemberEducation Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  117. 2001 - 2010
    Executive Committee MemberNorth Central Cancer Treatment Group
  118. 2001 - 2003
    MemberProgram Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  119. 2001 - 2003
    MemberScientific Program Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  120. 2001
    MemberDevelopment Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  121. 2001
    Peer Review Panel MemberCenters of Excellence/Clinical Translational Research #1, U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command, United States Army
  122. 2001 - present
    Advisory Board MemberCURE (Cancer Updates, Research, and Education)
  123. 2000 - 2004
    MemberCentral Institutional Review Board, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
  124. 2000 - 2001
    MemberEvidence-Based On-Call Review Panel, Center for Evidence-Based Medicine
  125. 2000 - 2001
    MemberEvidence-Based On-Call Review Panel, United Kingdom Center for Evidence-Based Medicine
  126. 2000
    MemberInternational Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
  127. 2000
    Co-ChairAACR Meeting "Mini Symposium on HER-2 in Breast Cancer and Other Malignancies", American Association for Cancer Research
  128. 2000 - present
    MemberBreast Cancer Steering Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  129. 2000 - present
    MemberQuality of Life Committee, North Central Cancer Treatment Group
  130. 1999 - 2009
    MemberNorth American Breast Intergroup
  131. 1999 - 2004
    Panel MemberClinical Research Review Committee, National Institutes of Health
  132. 1999 - 2004
    Panel MemberClinical Research Review Committee, National Center for Research Resources, National Institutes of Health
  133. 1999 - 2004
    MemberClinical Research Review Committee, National Center for Research Resources, National Institutes of Health
  134. 1999 - 2004
    Panel MemberGrant Renewal Review Committee, National Center for Research Resources, National Institutes of Health
  135. 1999 - 2004
    Reviewer of Grant ApplicationsGrant Renewal Review Committee, National Center for Research Resources, National Institutes of Health
  136. 1999 - 2003
    MemberDuval County Medical Society
  137. 1999 - 2003
    Section EditorBreast Cancer Current Science Group, Current Science Inc
  138. 1999 - 2001
    MemberVeteran's Administration Merit Review Grant Oncology Subcommittee
  139. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research
  140. 1998 - 2006
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  141. 1998
    Panel MemberProstate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial (PLCO) Expansion for Minority Enrollment, Special Review, Referral and Resources Branch, Division of Extramural Activities
  142. 1997 - 2004
    MemberInstitutional Review Board, Mayo Clinic Committees
  143. 1997 - 2003
    MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
  144. 1997 - 1998
    MemberBreast Cancer Task Force, American Cancer Society
  145. 1997 - 1998
    MemberExpert Panel, Guideline Development for Antiemetic Therapy, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  146. 1997
    ReviewerAntiemetic Therapeutic Guidelines
  147. 1996 - 2001
    MemberSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  148. 1996 - 1998
    Co-ChairCancer Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  149. 1996 - 1998
    MemberInternational Activities Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  150. 1996
    Peer Review Panel MemberBreast Cancer Research Program, U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command, United States Army
  151. 1996 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  152. 1996 - present
    MemberCommunity Affairs Committee, Administrative Committee of the Board, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  153. 1996 - present
    MemberEastern Cooperative Oncology Group
  154. 1996 - present
    MemberSmall Grant Program, Women and Minority Recruitment, Scientific Review Committee
  155. 1996 - present
    MemberIntervention Testing, Women and Minority Recruitment, Scientific Review Committee
  156. 1995 - 2005
    MemberVeterans Affairs Merit Review Program, Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic
  157. 1995 - present
    MemberNorth Central Cancer Treatment Group
  158. 1994
    Conference ModeratorOncology Section, American Federation for Clinical Research
  159. 1993 - 1997
    Editorial Board MemberMayo Clinic Women's HealthSource, Mayo Clinic Health Solutions
  160. 1992 - 1995
    Advisory Board MemberCommittee on Women's Health, Southwest Oncology Group
  161. 1992 - 1995
    MemberBreast Cancer Committee, Southwest Oncology Group
  162. 1991 - 1992
    MemberScientific Review Board, Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic
  163. 1990 - 1991
    MemberInstitutional Review Board, Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic
  164. 1988 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  165. 1987 - 1995
    MemberSouthwest Oncology Group
  166. 1987 - 1995
    MemberNorthern California Oncology Group
  167. 1987 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science
  168.  
    MemberCorrelative Science Committee, North American Breast Intergroup

Publications

See my publications

Research activities

See a description of research activities.