Michael F. Berger, PhD
Molecular Geneticist
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About Me
- Co-Director, Marie-Josée & Henry R. Kravis Center for Molecular Oncology
- Elizabeth and Felix Rohatyn Chair for Junior Faculty
I am Associate Director of the Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Center for Molecular Oncology and an assistant attending geneticist in the Department of Pathology. I have expertise in cancer genetics, computational biology, and high-throughput DNA sequencing technology. My research is focused on developing and applying methods of profiling tumor DNA in order to characterize the genetic makeup of individual cancers. Knowledge of patient-specific genetic mutations can be used to predict outcomes and inform treatment options, ultimately enabling more personalized cancer medicine.
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With recent innovations in DNA sequencing technology, one can cheaply and quickly capture the relevant genomic information in an individual patient’s tumor. In collaboration with oncologists, pathologists, and other translational researchers, I am leveraging the extensive institutional collection of annotated tumor specimens spanning all cancer subtypes to identify novel, clinically useful biomarkers that may correlate with outcomes or predict responses to novel therapeutic agents. As a member of the Molecular Diagnostics Service, I helped lead the development of a robust molecular profiling platform and accompanying analysis pipeline for use in clinical trials and real-time patient management. Altogether, these activities aim to improve clinical practice by empowering oncologists to make treatment decisions informed by the molecular composition of their patients’ tumors.
My Specialties
- Genomics and Computational Biology
Education
- PhD, Harvard University
Fellowships
- The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
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Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.
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Michael F. Berger discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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AstraZeneca
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Eli Lilly and Company
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JCO Precision Oncology
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Journal of Molecular Diagnostics
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Journal of Visualized Experiments
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PetDx, Inc.
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