Dr. Gopa Iyer

Gopa Iyer, MD, is a medical oncologist specializing in the research and treatment of genitourinary cancers, including bladder, prostate, kidney, and testis cancers. She practices at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where her clinical expertise spans the full spectrum of urologic malignancies. Her work combines direct patient care with a deep commitment to uncovering the biological drivers of genitourinary disease, particularly bladder cancer.

A central focus of Dr. Iyer's research is the genetic basis of bladder cancer. She is a member of Memorial Sloan Kettering's Bladder Cancer Oncogenome Project, a multidisciplinary initiative dedicated to identifying the key genetic abnormalities that drive the disease. Her participation in this effort reflects her broader commitment to translating genomic discoveries into meaningful clinical advances, with the goal of developing novel, targeted treatments for patients with bladder cancer.

Through her dual focus on clinical care and laboratory-based research, Dr. Iyer works to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and patient outcomes. Her involvement in the Bladder Cancer Oncogenome Project positions her at the forefront of efforts to understand and ultimately improve treatment options for one of the most genetically complex urologic cancers.