Dr. Chrisann Kyi

Dr. Chrisann Kyi, MD, is a medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of gynecologic cancers, with clinical expertise in ovarian, uterine (endometrial), and cervical cancers. She practices as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and nurses, all dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized care for women with gynecologic malignancies. In addition to her role within the Gynecologic Medical Oncology Service, she holds a joint appointment to the Immune Therapy Clinic, reflecting her deep commitment to advancing immunologic approaches to cancer treatment. Her path to oncology was shaped in part by personal experience with cancer among close family and friends, motivating her daily dedication to her patients.

Dr. Kyi's research focuses on understanding the genetic and immunologic basis of cancer, with a particular emphasis on personalized immunotherapy strategies. Her investigative work centers on cancer vaccines and oncolytic viruses, and she is actively involved in developing early-phase clinical trials to evaluate novel immunotherapy treatments for gynecologic cancers. She has received research funding from both the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Association for Cancer Research, recognizing the significance of her contributions to the field.

Beyond her clinical and research work, Dr. Kyi is deeply committed to supporting her patients and their families through the emotional and practical challenges that accompany a cancer diagnosis. She recognizes that women with gynecologic cancers often absorb significant amounts of information and stress on top of demanding personal lives, and she works to ensure that her patients leave each visit feeling more confident and reassured. She considers herself a dedicated advocate for her patients, striving through her care to ease the burden of a cancer diagnosis and to guide each woman toward the best possible treatment plan.