Dr. Shikha Jain,
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Assistant professor of medicine, Rush University Cancer Center
Jain joined Rush in December 2018. Since then, she created the first neuroendocrine tumor board at the health system and has completely revamped Rush’s neuroendocrine program, moving it from an inpatient to an outpatient setting. In taking on the role of physician director of media for the Rush Cancer Center, she’s also active in trying to de-mystify and humanize cancer care.