
Ramez Nassef Eskander MD
Gynecologic Oncology
Associate Professor, Gynecologic Oncology UCSD Moores Cancer Center Center for Personalized Cancer Therapy, UC San Diego
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200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103
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Summary
- I am a board certified gynecologic oncologists, specializing in the comprehensive care of women with gynecologic cancer (ovarian, uterine, cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancer). My interests include minimally invasive surgery, clinical trials, and novel therapeutics, as well as quality of life during cancer care.
Allowing women access to the most up-to-date treatment options for their gynecologic cancers is my priority.
Education & Training
- University of California (Irvine)Fellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 2010 - 2014
- University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006 - 2010
- University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 2006
- University of California, Los AngelesB.S., Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Genetics, 1998 - 2002
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2008 - 2025
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Homer G. Chin Excellence in Teaching Award 2018
- Padres Pedal the Cause C3 Collaborate Translational Cancer Research Award 2018
- Shark Bait Winner Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO), 2018
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Clinical Trials
- Study of Lenvatinib in Subjects With Advanced Endometrial Cancer and Disease Progression Start of enrollment: 2010 Mar 01
- A Study Of Avelumab Alone Or In Combination With Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Alone In Patients With Platinum Resistant/Refractory Ovarian Cancer (JAVELIN Ovarian 200) Start of enrollment: 2015 Dec 21
- Avelumab in Previously Untreated Patients With Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (JAVELIN OVARIAN 100) Start of enrollment: 2016 May 19
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- TIP25-243: Randomized Study Evaluating Optimal Dose, Efficacy and Safety of E7386 + Lenvatinib Versus Treatment of Physicians' Choice in Advance/Recurrent Endometrial ...Ramez Eskander, Jung-Yun Lee, Mansoor Mirza, Domenica Lorusso, Helen Mackay
Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. 2025-03-28 - Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy in advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer: overall survival and exploratory analyses of the NRG GY018 phase 3 randomized trial.Ramez N Eskander, Michael W Sill, Lindsey Beffa, Richard G Moore, Joanie M Hope
Nature Medicine. 2025-03-05 - Tumor mutational burden and survival on immune checkpoint inhibition in >8000 patients across 24 cancer types.David R Gandara, Neeraj Agarwal, Shilpa Gupta, Samuel J Klempner, Miles C Andrews
Journal for Immunotherapy of Cancer. 2025-02-06
Journal Articles
- Immune Checkpoint Inhibition in the Treatment of Gynecologic CancerKristen Anderson, Ramez N. Eskander, Current Obstetrics and Gynecology Reports, 1/14/2018
- Independent psychometric validation of European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Endometrial Cancer Module (EORTC QLQ-EN24)Stukan, M, �Zalewski, K, �Mardas, M, D. Filarska, M Szajewski, A. Kmiec, P. Binkowska, M. Pietrzak-Stukan, M. Dudziak, J.P. Grabowski, RN Eskander, E. Greimel, European Journal of Cancer Care, 1/1/2017
- Practice Bulletin No174: Evaluation and Management of Adnexal Masses American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Committee on Practice Bulletins-GynecologyEskander RN, Berman M, Keder L, Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Analysis of the complex immune-cell milieu of tumors from patients treated with immunotherapy to better understand clinical response.Shumei Kato, Ryosuke Okamura, Mina Nikanjam, Ramez Eskander, Paul Fanta, Suzanna Lee, et al, Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer, Washington, DC, 1/1/2018
- ATHENA (GOG-3020/ENGOT-ov45): A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study of Rucaparib + Nivolumab Following Front-Line Platinum-Based Chemotherapy i...Bradley J. Monk, Robert L. Coleman, Keiichi Fujiwara, Amit M. Oza, Shannon N. Westin, David M. O'Malley, Thomas J. Herzog, Frederik Marme, Ana Oaknin, Ramez N. Eskande..., 17th Biennial Meeting of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS), Kyoto, Japan, 1/1/2018
- Cost-effectiveness of maintenance therapy in advanced ovarian cancer: Paclitaxel, bevacizumab, niraparib, rucaparib, olaparib, and pembrolizumab.Wolford JE, Bai J, Minion LE, Keller R, Eskander RN, Chan JK, Monk BJ, Tewari KS, ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2018
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Lectures
- Epigenetic Modifiers As a Therapeutic Approach in Gynecologic Cancers2018 ASCO Annual Meeting - Chicago, Illinois - 06/5/2018
- Ovarian Cancer: Emerging therapeutic Paradigms.Cedars Sinai Medical Center, CA - 1/1/2018
- Management of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor (ICPi) related toxicities: A new...but common frontier.New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2018
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Other
- The epigenetic landscape in the treatment of gynecologic malignancies.Eskander RN, ASCO Educational Book
1/23/2018 - Expert Opinion on the PORTEC-3 clinical trial.Eskander RN, Medicine Matters Oncology
https://oncology.medicinematters.com/expert-comment/15515530
1/1/2018
Press Mentions
- Influx of FDA-Approved Novel Therapies Changing Gynecologic Oncology CareMarch 24th, 2025
- Adding Olaparib to Durvalumab Shows Benefit in Endometrial Cancer SubgroupsMarch 18th, 2025
- LJI Scientists Receive Curebound Funding to Advance Cancer ResearchMarch 17th, 2025
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Committees
- Board Member, Tracy Lane Foundation (TLF) 2013 - Present
- Director, Gynecologic Oncology Fellow Research Network (GOFRN) 2012 - Present
- Program Committee Member, Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists, 45th Annual Meeting, Sedona, AZ, June 8-11, 2016 2016 - 2016
- Chair, ACOG District IX, Section VIII 2007 - 2010
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Society of Gynecologic OncologyMember
- Western Association of Gynecologic OncologyMember
- Member
- Gold Humanism Honor SocietyMember
- NRG Oncology/Gynecologic Oncology GroupMember
- American Congress of Obstetricians and GynecologistsMember
Other Languages
- Spanish, Arabic
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