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Maie St. John
Dr. Maie St. John, MD, PhD, is an American surgeon, academic, and researcher known for her contributions to head and neck surgery and oncology. She is the Chair of the Department of Head and Neck Surgery at UCLA, where she also holds the Samuel and Della Pearlman Chair in Head and Neck Surgery. Her research and clinical work focus on improving surgical techniques and understanding the molecular biology of head and neck cancers[1].
Early Life and Education
St. John was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin, and cites her early exposure to medicine as influential in her career choice. Her grandfather, a physician in Egypt, instilled in her a commitment to compassionate patient care. St. John earned her undergraduate degree at Stanford University and went on to complete her MD and PhD at Yale University. Her interest in head and neck anatomy led her to complete her residency and fellowship at UCLA[2].
Career
As a clinician and researcher, Dr. St. John focuses on the mechanisms of cancer spread and resistance, aiming to improve diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Her research includes work on intraoperative tools that help identify cancerous cells during surgery, funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This translational approach has contributed to clinical advancements in treating head and neck cancer and has led to several patents and ongoing clinical trials[3].
Professional Contributions
Dr. St. John holds leadership positions in professional societies, including the American Head and Neck Society, and is involved in training initiatives at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. Additionally, she serves as an examiner for the American Board of Otolaryngology and participates in NIH study sections, contributing to funding reviews and research priorities in her field[4].
Research
Dr. Maie St. John’s research investigates the cellular processes and genetic mechanisms that underlie the progression and metastasis of head and neck cancers. One of her primary research goals has been to identify specific genes and pathways involved in the spread of these cancers, which could lead to targeted therapies that improve patient outcomes. Her work examines the molecular signaling pathways that tumors use to grow and invade surrounding tissues, allowing her team to pinpoint potential therapeutic targets for halting or slowing cancer progression.
Dr. St. John has also contributed to the development of intraoperative imaging tools that help surgeons more precisely define the margins of cancerous tissue during surgery. These technologies assist in ensuring more accurate tumor removal, potentially reducing recurrence rates and preserving as much healthy tissue as possible—important factors in head and neck surgeries, where functionality and quality of life are closely tied to surgical precision.
Her work in these areas has been funded by multiple NIH grants, supporting both laboratory research and clinical trials that test new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Additionally, Dr. St. John’s collaborations with UCLA’s bioengineering department involve exploring novel technologies, including nanotechnology, to enhance imaging and therapeutic options for cancer treatment.
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