Luna Kaduri
- Specialization: Clinical oncologist
- 31 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Hebrew
- Workplace: Israel, Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical Center
- EDUCATION 1990 — MD, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1990–1991 — Medical Internship, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel. 1992–1997 — Residency in Oncology, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel. 1997–Present — Senior Oncologist, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel. 2000–Present — Head, Oncogenetics Unit, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel. AWARDS & HONORS 1997 — Landau Prize for Excellence in Cancer Research. 2001 — Judith Segal Award for Achievements in Cancer Research. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Israeli Society of Clinical Oncology International Society of Clinical Oncology
Dr. Luna Kaduri is a senior oncologist and head of the Oncogenetics Unit at Hadassah Medical Center. She specializes in breast cancer treatment and oncogenetics. Dr. Kaduri conducted research on the genesis of cancer at The Royal Marsden Hospital in England. She works at Hadassah Medical Center, which Newsweek ranked among the world’s best hospitals.
- Winner of the Landau Prize for Excellence in Cancer Research.
- Authored numerous peer-reviewed articles on BRCA1/2 mutations and tumor markers.
- Received the Judith Segal Award for achievements in cancer research.
- Active member of the Israeli Society of Clinical Oncology.
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Dr. Luna Kaduri is a senior clinical oncologist at Hadassah Medical Center. She specializes in cancer genetics and the treatment of malignancies. Kaduri directs the Oncogenetics Unit, where she focuses on hereditary cancer risks.
Specialization and Research Focus
Dr. Kaduri treats patients with various forms of cancer. She has a specific focus on breast cancer and melanoma. This specialist uses genetic testing to create precise treatment plans. She often utilizes the Oncotype Dx Recurrence Score for patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
The doctor also provides specialized immune therapies. Because she has studied adjuvant autologous vaccines for melanoma, she understands their impact on survival. Her research explores how these vaccines interact with the immune system. This work helps improve outcomes for patients with microscopic melanoma.
Work Experience
- 1990–1991 – Medical Intern – Hadassah University Hospital, Israel
- 1992–1997 – Resident in Oncology – Hadassah University Hospital, Israel
- 1997–Present – Senior Oncologist – Hadassah University Hospital, Israel
- 1998–2000 – Researcher in Cancer Genesis – The Royal Marsden Hospital, England
- 2000–Present – Head of the Oncogenetics Unit – Hadassah Medical Center, Israel
Education and Training
- 1990 – Hebrew University of Jerusalem – Medical Degree, Israel
- 1997 – Hadassah University Hospital – Residency in Oncology, Jerusalem
Scientific Publications
Dr. Kaduri has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles. Her work appears in several international scientific journals. Notable publication topics include:
- Oncotype Dx Recurrence Score in BRCA1/2 germline mutation carriers with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
- TP53 missense mutation recurrence in cancer patients of Arab descent
- Adjuvant autologous vaccine for stage III microscopic melanoma: biomarker survival and enhanced response to CTLA-4 blockade
- Complete remission in a BRCA2 mutation carrier with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma treated with cisplatin
- Diagnostic and prognostic value of comparative thymidine kinase 1 (TK1) activity assays in breast cancer patient serum
- Prognostic significance of (R)CA15-3 assay in primary breast cancer
- Autologous vaccine-induced antitumor and self-reactive immune responses in melanoma
Awards and Recognition
- 1997 – Landau Prize for Excellence in Cancer Research
- 2001 – Judith Segal Award for Achievements in Cancer Research
- Judith Segal Memorial Award
- Cancer Genetics Research Foundation Award
Professional Memberships
- Israeli Society of Clinical Oncology
- International Society of Clinical Oncology
- Israel Medical Association
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