Research Interests:
- Cancer genetics
- Health equity and access to care
- Artificial intelligence to advance clinical work and research efforts in gynecologic oncology
- Tumor microenvironment and metabolic targets in endometrial cancer treatment
Biography
I am drawn to gynecologic oncology because of the opportunity to care for patients through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. I am also passionate about the surgical care, medical complexity, and the opportunities to advocate for patients in gynecologic oncology.
I graduated from Georgetown University with a BS in Neurobiology and then spent two years as a clinical research coordinator studying neurodegenerative diseases. This experience sparked my interest in research and a desire to incorporate investigation into my future career. During medical school at the University of Massachusetts, I completed a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation and participated in a rural health track, which allowed me to further explore my interests in clinical research, health equity, and rural health. During my OB/GYN residency at UMass, I discovered my interest in gynecologic oncology and medical trainee education.
I am honored to join the Roswell Park team for my gynecologic oncology fellowship training and excited to become part of the larger Buffalo community.
Positions
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Research Fellow
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology
Background
Education and Training
- 2022 - MD - University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School, Worcester, MA
- 2021 - Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) - University of Massachusetts, Graduate School of Biomedical Science
Residency
- 2022-2026 - OB/GYN Residency, University of Massachusetts
Professional Memberships
- Society of Gynecologic Oncology
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- American Medical Association
- Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons
Honors & Awards
- 2025 Society of Gynecologic Oncology Outstanding Resident Award
- 2025 AAGL Outstanding Resident Award
- 2025 Society of OBGYN Hospitalists Outstanding Resident of the Year Award
- 2026 Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons Outstanding Minimally Invasive Surgery Resident Award
Publications
- Kloppenburg J, Nunes A, Jesdale W, and Leftwich H. Prevalence and Outcomes of Hypertension in Pregnancy in Metropolitan and Non-Metropolitan Communities. J. Maternal Fetal Neonatal Med. 2022;35(25):9489-9495
- Walubita T, Beccia A, Boama-Nyarko E, Kloppenburg J et al. Aging and COVID-19 in Minority Populations: a Perfect Storm. Curr Epidemiol Rep. 2021;1-9. doi:10.1007/s40471-021-00267-4