Graduated - Class of 2019
Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship – UC Irvine
Research/Clinical Interests: Gynecologic oncology, health disparities, global health
Education/Training
|
Year |
Institution | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| current | University of California, San Francisco | Residency | Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences |
| 2015 | University of California, San Diego | MD | Medicine |
| 2011 | University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI | MEd | Secondary education |
| 2009 | Stanford University, Stanford, CA | BA | Human Biology |
Research & Professional Experience
| Year | |
|---|---|
| 2011 - 2015 | Research assistant in the Department of Gynecologic Oncology at UCSD Moores Cancer Center: disparities in incidence, outcome, and treatment of various gynecologic malignancies. PI: Drs. Steven Plaxe and Kristy Ward |
| 2009 - 2011 | Teach for America: Secondary mathematics classroom teacher at James Campbell High School in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. |
| 2008 | Student researcher at HOPE Worldwide South Africa: evaluating a gender-based approach to STI treatment and HIV testing. |
| 2008 | Summer Student Research Program, Hawaii Pacific Health: hyperbilirubinemia screening in newborns. PI: Dr. Melinda Ashton |
Achievements & Recognition
| Year | Major Honors |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Gold Humanism Honor Society |
| 2008 | Excellence in Infectious Diseases: Outstanding Presentation, Fall Forum on Community Health and Public Service, Stanford, CA |
Presentations
Korenaga T, Swanson M, Pierson W, Chapman JC, Chen LM. Better late than never: Brachytherapy is more important than timeframe in cervical cancer outcomes. Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 50th Annual Meeting
Korenaga TR, Chapman, J. Abstract with Dr. Jocelyn Chapman using tissue banking data.. Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists 2017 Annual Meeting
Korenaga T, Ward K, McHale M, Saenz C, Plaxe S. Place of birth does not modify the elevated risk of ovarian clear cell carcinoma in Asian/Pacific Islander women. Featured poster presented at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 2015.
Korenaga T, Ward K, McHale M, Saenz C, Plaxe S. Internet search activity for cervical cancer correlates with international population risk. Poster presented at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 2015.
Korenaga T, Ward K, McHale M, Saenz C, Plaxe S. Regional variation in post operative radiation therapy for early endometrial cancer. Poster presented at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, February 2013.
Korenaga T, Ward K, McHale M, Saenz C, Plaxe S. Regional variation in the incidence of gynecologic malignancies in the US. Poster presented at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, February 2013.
Korenaga T, Ward K, McHale M, Saenz C, Plaxe S. Racial disparities in surgical procedure and survival for endometrial cancer. Poster presented at the AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved, San Diego, CA, October 2012.
Korenaga T, Ward K, McHale M, Saenz C, Plaxe S. Place of residence modifies racial/ethnic disparities in the incidence of endometrial cancer. Poster presented at the AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved, San Diego, CA, October 2012.
Korenaga T, Briggs R, Chen M, Hindle-Katel W. For Men Only: a Case Study of Male-Centered Community- based VCT. Oral presentation at the 4th Annual South African National AIDS Conference. Durban, South Africa, 2009.
Korenaga T, Briggs R, Chen M, Hindle-Katel W. Evaluating the implementation of a gender-based approach to STI treatment and HIV testing in Khayelitsha. Poster Presentated at the Stanford School of Medicine Fall Forum on Community Health and Public Service, Stanford, CA, 2008