Cancers Treated:
Specializing In:
Clinical trials Minimally invasive surgery Complex gynecologic surgeryAbout Nicole Gaulin
Biography:
My interest in cancer biology began even prior to starting medical school, when I witnessed close family members deal with a cancer diagnosis, and later when I took an undergraduate cancer biology course. I was captivated by the complex and seemingly random deranged behavior of cancer cells, with each answered question begging more questions. After obtaining my undergraduate degree in Biology at SUNY Geneseo, I pursued the path of scientific inquiry during my Master's program in Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences, with a focus in Tumor Immunology, at Roswell Park. I then decided to go on to medical school at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, NY. In medical school, I developed a strong interest in women’s health and was able to volunteer with the Lighthouse Medical Clinic to provide gynecologic care for the uninsured population. During my OB/GYN residency at Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, PA, I found the perfect marriage of my interests, oncology and women’s health, in gynecologic oncology.
I am honored to continue to serve the women of Buffalo, and beyond, at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
My research interests include identification of biomarkers to allow for earlier detection in ovarian cancer, better understanding of the role of the tumor microenvironment in tumorigenesis and harnessing the immune system in the treatment of gynecologic cancer.
Positions
- Assistant Professor of Oncology
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology
Background
Education and Training:
- 2016 - MD - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
- 2012 - MS - Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
- 2010 - BS - Biology, State University of New York at Geneseo, Geneseo, NY
Residency:
- 2021 - OB/GYN, Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium, Pittsburgh, PA
Fellowship:
- 2024 - Gynecologic Oncology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY
Professional Memberships:
- Society for Gynecologic Oncology
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Honors & Awards:
- 2021 - Sword Family Award for Excellence in Gynecologic Oncology
- 2019 - Outstanding Resident in Gynecologic Oncology
- 2016 - Hans J. Lowenstein Award in Obstetrics
- 2016 - University at Buffalo School of Medicine Research Honors Award
- 2013 - T35 Grant Summer Research Fellowship in Infectious Disease, Microbiology and Immunology
Publications
McGray AJR, Chiello JL, Takemasa T, Long, M, Maraszek K, Gaulin NB, Rosario SR, Hess SM, Abrams SI, Kozbor D, Odunsi K, Zsiros E. BiTE secretion by adoptively transferred stem-like T cells improves FRα+ ovarian cancer control. J Immunother Cancer 2023; 11(6): e006863.
Gaulin NB, Lesnock JL, Tian C, Osei-Bonsu K, Jacobs A, Richard SD, Krivak TC, Miller EM, Shriver CD, Casablanca Y, Maxwell GL, Darcy KM. Survival disparities in vulvar cancer patients in Commission on Cancer-accredited facilities. Gynecologic Oncology 2020 (157): 136-145.
Gaulin NB, Harinath L, Liang S, Krivak TC, Miller EM. Invasive endometrial adenocarcinoma and missed abortion: a case report. Gynecologic Oncology Reports 2020 (31): 100531.
Mikucki ME, Fisher DT, Mtsuzaki J, Skitzki JJ, Gaulin NB, Muhitch JB, Ku AW, Frelinger JG, Odunsi K, Gajewski TF, Luster AD, Evans SS. Non-redundant requirement for CXCR3 signalling during tumoricidal T-cell trafficking across tumour vascular checkpoints. Nature Communications 2015. 6:7458 doi: 10.1038/ncomms8458.