William Audeh, MD

Chief Medical Officer, Agendia

Medical School

University of Iowa

Residency

Stanford University Medical Center

Fellowship(s)

Medical Oncology, Stanford University Medical Center

Area of Expertise

  • Breast Cancer
  • Precision Oncology
  • Genetic Testing
  • PARP Inhibitors

Years of Experience

Over 30 years

Certifications & Licensure

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • CA State Medical License

Biography

Dr. William Audeh is a compassionate medical oncologist with over 30 years of experience dedicated to improving the lives of breast cancer patients. He combines cutting-edge research with personalized patient care, focusing on precision oncology and genetic testing. Dr. Audeh’s expertise spans from leading clinical trials to developing innovative genomic tests for more accurate breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

As the Chief Medical Officer at Agendia, Dr. Audeh leads the development of genomic subtyping tests that provide more precise information about specific types of breast cancer. His work has opened new doors in targeted therapies, particularly with PARP inhibitors for certain types of breast and ovarian cancers.

Dr. Audeh’s commitment extends beyond medical treatment. He is passionate about patient education and empowerment, frequently speaking at conferences and authoring numerous articles to help patients better understand their diagnosis and treatment options.

Awards, Honors & Recognitions

  • William R. Wilson Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine, University of Iowa, 1982
  • American Cancer Society Clinical Fellowship in Oncology, Stanford University, 1986-1987
  • America’s Top Doctors, 2014
  • Top Doctors: LA Area, 2013
  • America’s Top Doctors for Cancer, 2013
  • Top Doctors: Southern California, 2012

Publications

  • A breast cancer gene signature for indolent disease.
    Leonie J. M. J. Delahaye, CA Drukker, Christa Dreezen, Anke T. Witteveen, Bob Chan, Mireille Snel, Ines J. Beumer, René Bernards, M. William Audeh, Laura J. van’t Veer, Annuska M. Glas

  • Olaparib monotherapy in patients with advanced relapsed ovarian cancer and a germline BRCA1/2 mutation: a multistudy analysis of response rates and safety
    Ursula A. Matulonis, Richard T. Penson, Susan M. Domchek, Bella Kaufman, Ronnie Shapira-Frommer, M. W. Audeh, Stan B. Kaye, L. R. Molife, Karen A. Gelmon, Jane Robertson, Helen Mann, Tony W. Ho, Robert L. Coleman

  • Efficacy and safety of olaparib monotherapy in germline BRCA1/2 mutation carriers with advanced ovarian cancer and three or more lines of prior therapy
    Susan M. Domchek, Carol Aghajanian, Ronnie Shapira-Frommer, Rita K. Schmutzler, M. William Audeh, Michael Friedlander, Judith Balmaña, Gillian Mitchell, Georgeta Fried, Salomon M. Stemmer, Ayala Hubert, Ora Rosengarten, Niklas Loman, Jane Robertson, Helen Mann, Bella Kaufman

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