Thuraya Al-Sayegh, MD
Thuraya (Raya) Al-Sayegh, MD, completed her medical school training at the University of Jordan, where her research interests centered on clinical research, particularly systematic reviews and meta-analyses. At Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), her focus shifted to cancer epidemiology. She is investigating both urinary and blood metabolomics of various cancers, including lung and kidney cancer, by analyzing data from prominent cohorts such as the Southern Community Cohort Study (SCCS), the Shanghai Women's Health Study (SWHS), the Shanghai Men's Health Study (SMHS) and the UK Biobank. Additionally, she is examining germline mutations in sarcoma patients within the CAUSAL cohort (Cohort to Augment the Understanding of Sarcoma Survivorship Across the Lifespan).
Raya has a profound interest in cancer epidemiology, internal medicine, oncology, and evidence-based medicine. Her goal is to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives, establish herself as a leading physician-scientist in oncology and connect with patients on a human level.
Passionate about science and literature, she enjoys reading fantasy and historical fiction novels, cooking, and hiking in her leisure time.
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