OncLive® On Air S15 Ep49: Innovation, Equity, and the Future of Oncology: World Cancer Day Spotlight With Deb Schrag, MD, MPH
Feb 4, 2026
Deb Schrag, MD, MPH, a medical oncologist and cancer outcomes researcher at Memorial Sloan Kettering known for leadership in health equity, care delivery science, and evidence-based oncology. She talks about democratizing clinical research, embracing AI and workforce solutions, translating care-delivery science nationwide, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and strategies to improve equitable access to precision medicine.
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Democratize Clinical Cancer Research
- Deb Schrag prioritizes democratizing clinical cancer research so its benefits reach diverse populations.
- She emphasizes making research accessible globally to accelerate discovery and patient impact.
Embrace AI Across Oncology Roles
- Schrag urges oncology to embrace artificial intelligence for care, teaching, and discovery.
- She warns the rapid pace demands the workforce learn to use AI effectively and safely.
Simplify Trials And Use EHRs
- Make clinical trials more pragmatic and easier for patients and health systems to join.
- Increase community-based research and use electronic health records to run cheaper, faster studies.