Mariam Ghantous, MD, MPH, is a Medical Affairs Professional, Physician, and Scientist with a rich background in Immuno Oncology, Targeted Therapy, and public health. Dr. Ghantous has built a notable career with experience in academic clinical research, medical-legal communication, consulting, and the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as a Medical Science Liaison in GI Oncology at AstraZeneca in New York, she has demonstrated her expertise through significant roles, including a consulting intern in Value-Based Care at Ronald McDonald House New York and extensive medical-legal consultancy. Her academic credentials are equally impressive, with a Doctor of Medicine degree from the American University of Beirut and a Master's in Public Health from Columbia University, emphasizing her commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and informed, policy-driven approaches.
Her tenure at AstraZeneca and roles in various organizations highlight her adeptness in bridging the gap between clinical research and practical medical applications, particularly in oncology. Dr. Ghantous's work is underpinned by her substantial contributions to medical research, evident in her publications on topics such as sex-specific pharmacotherapy for back pain and the neuroscientific aspects of chronic pain. Her interdisciplinary experience, spanning clinical trials, neuroscience research at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and medical-legal consulting, positions her as a pivotal figure in the integration of medical science and healthcare policy.