Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee

Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee is a hematologist-oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal cancers and cancer immunology, serving as Deputy Director of the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. She is the Dana and Albert “Cubby” Broccoli Professor of Oncology and holds professorships in Oncology, Immunology, Pathology, and Cellular & Molecular Medicine. Dr. Jaffee’s research centers on immune-based therapies and vaccines for pancreatic and breast cancers, with a particular emphasis on early-stage, triple-negative breast cancer. A recognized leader in the field, she received the AACR Margaret Foti Award for Leadership and Extraordinary Achievements in Cancer Research in 2023 and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications advancing cancer immunotherapy.