Dr. Alexis LeVee at UCLA, United States.
Dr. A. LeVee is a physician-scientist specializing in medical oncology with a focus on breast cancer and translational immunotherapy. Currently a Clinical Instructor at UCLA and a Hematology/Oncology Fellow at City of Hope, Dr. LeVee combines clinical expertise with cutting-edge research in tumor immunology, the microbiome, and novel therapeutic biomarkers. A graduate of Duke University and Tufts Medical School, they are a recipient of multiple national awards, including the ASCO Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award. With over 10 peer-reviewed publications and leadership in high-impact studies, Dr. LeVee is shaping the future of personalized cancer care and precision immunotherapy.
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Education
Dr. LeVee earned a B.A. in Chemistry with minors in Economics and Biology from Duke University (2013) 🧪, followed by an M.D. from Tufts University School of Medicine (2019) 🩺. They completed an Internal Medicine residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (2019–2022) and are currently completing a Hematology/Medical Oncology Fellowship at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center (2022–2025) 🧠. Their diverse training spans top-tier academic institutions and reflects a deep foundation in both clinical medicine and biomedical sciences, equipping them with the tools to integrate research and practice in complex oncology care.
Experience
Dr. LeVee currently serves as Clinical Instructor at UCLA (2025–Present) and Chief Fellow at City of Hope (2023–Present) in the Hematology/Medical Oncology Fellowship Program. Previously, they worked as a Business Analyst at Orange Advisory Group (2013–2015), combining data-driven insight with clinical research. Dr. LeVee has held numerous leadership and committee roles at Cedars-Sinai and City of Hope, contributing to medical education and institutional quality improvement. Their multidisciplinary background and academic leadership experience reflect a strong trajectory toward becoming a leader in translational oncology and academic medicine.
Awards
Dr. LeVee has earned multiple prestigious awards, including the Young Investigator Award from ASCO, Conquer Cancer Foundation, and MOASC 🏆. Additional accolades include the Coltman Scholar Award and Early Investigator Award from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (2024), the ASCO Merit Award (2024), and finalist status for the Rubenstein Award for Resident Research (2022). Earlier honors include fellowships from Tufts, American Thoracic Society, and DukeEngage. These awards reflect their innovative research and impact in oncology, particularly in microbiome science, breast cancer immunotherapy, and biomarker discovery.
Research Focus
Dr. LeVee’s research bridges clinical oncology and translational science, focusing on breast cancer, tumor microenvironment, and immunotherapy 🧬. Their work investigates how microbiota, immune signatures, and biomarkers predict treatment response in triple-negative and HER2+ breast cancers. With funding from ASCO, Biocodex, and City of Hope, Dr. LeVee leads multiple studies analyzing metagenomic and metatranscriptomic profiles of fecal microbiota in patients receiving chemoimmunotherapy. They also explore the cardiotoxic effects of cancer therapies and immuno-radiation synergy. Their goal is to develop precision tools that enhance treatment personalization and patient outcomes in cancer care.
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