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UCHealth Lung Cancer Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1665 Aurora Ct Anschutz Cancer Pavilion, Aurora, CO 80045

720-848-0300

Erin Schenk, MD, PhD

Medical Oncology

Board Certified

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  • Gender

    Female

  • Languages

    English

  • Department

    Associate Professor, Medicine-Medical Oncology

  • Specialty

    Hematology, Medical Oncology

  • Primary Clinic Phone

    (720) 848-9264

  • Hospital Affiliations

    University of Colorado Hospital
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UCHealth Lung Cancer Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1665 Aurora Ct, Anschutz Cancer Pavilion
Aurora, CO 80045

720-848-0300

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Provider Expertise

Clinical Interest for Patients

Novel immune therapy based clinical trials for patients with lung cancer Multidisciplinary management of lung cancer


Care Philosophy

The diagnosis of lung cancer is life changing and the information can be overwhelming. As a specialist in Thoracic Oncology, my job is to provide the best possible, personalized care for my patients. The treatment options for lung cancer have dramatically increased in number, effectiveness, and tolerability. Starting patients on the right treatment for them is key to helping them do as well as possible. These options can include standard of care therapy - therapies that are available 'off the shelf' - or clinical trials. At the University of Colorado/UCH Lung Cancer Clinic, the care of patients with lung cancer is a multidisciplinary effort. Frequently, a patient's treatment plan can include Thoracic Surgeons, Radiation Oncologists, and Pulmonologists. We work as a team to maximize treatment benefit for patients.


Specialties

  • Hematology ( 2018 )
  • Medical Oncology ( 2018 )

Conditions & Treatments

  • Cancers

    Lung Cancer

Education & Training

Medical Schools

MD, Mayo Medical School (2011)


Graduate Schools

PhD, Mayo Graduate School (2011)


Residency Program

College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Program (2014)


Fellowships

College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic (Rochester) Program (2018)

Professional Memberships

American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), Member


American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Member


IASLC, Member


Research & Grants

Grants

Translational Research Scholar Program (2022)

K08CA282966-01A1 Tumor Microenvironment Determinants of TKI Response in Oncogene-Driven Lung Cancer (2024)

Catalyzing a Cure for Oncogene Addicted Lung Cancers: Project Zero (2024)

DoD CDMRP Lung Cancer Research Program Idea Development Award (2025)


Research Interests for Patients

My laboratory studies the lung cancer tumor microenvironment, a diverse collection of cell types that can be found in and around lung tumors. We are focused on the immune cells within the tumor and how specific subtypes can contribute to treatment resistance. Ultimately, we hope to use our findings to improve therapy for patients with lung cancer.

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