Yusra F. Shao, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Karmanos Cancer Institute and an assistant professor in the Department of Oncology at Wayne State University School of Medicine. She has a niche research interest in ocular melanoma and developing immune and cellular therapies for solid tumors.
Dr. Shao serves as the leader of the Melanoma Multidisciplinary Team and co-director of the Immune-Related Adverse Events (irAE) Tumor Board. She has also spearheaded the launch of tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for melanoma at Karmanos. Dr. Shao continues to publish and present her research nationally.
She is also passionate about promoting access to oncologic care to the underserved populations of the Detroit metropolitan area through her community outreach work. In her leisure time, she enjoys painting and exploring the outdoors.