Weiva Sieh, MD, PhD, MS
About Me
Dr. Sieh’s research focuses on identifying genetic and epidemiologic factors underlying cancer susceptibility and outcomes. Current interests include:
1) Genetic and environmental determinants of mammographic breast density; relationship of breast density and other image features to breast cancer risk.
2) Genomic risk prediction using machine learning methods.
3) Risk and prognosis of hormone-related cancers, including cancers of the breast, ovary and prostate.
Language
English
Position
ADJUNCT ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Genetics and Genomic Sciences
Education
BA Biology, Harvard University
MD Medicine, McGill University
MS Biostatistics, University of Washington
PhD Epidemiology, University of Washington
Postdoc Statistical Genetics, University of Washington
Publications
Industry Relationships
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Dr. Sieh has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
Mount Sinai’s faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.