Summary
Erik Bao is an oncology fellow at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and a Harvard/MIT Health Sciences & Technology MD candidate with nine years of clinical and research experience. He completed internal medicine residency at UCSF and was an HHMI-supported graduate researcher at the Broad Institute, blending rigorous translational research with patient-centered care. A Duke biology alumnus who began research as an undergraduate, he has moved consistently from bench work to bedside practice, retaining a strong methodological grounding in molecular oncology. Erik’s background reflects both high-impact academic training and practical clinical exposure at leading institutions, enabling him to navigate complex diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Colleagues note his ability to translate research insights into clinical questions that drive focused investigation and improved patient outcomes. Based in Boston, he brings interdisciplinary fluency across research, education, and frontline oncology.
9 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology at Duke University
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Health Sciences & Technology (HST), Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Health Sciences & Technology (HST) at Harvard Medical School
Sycamore High School