Charles N Landen, Jr, MD
Gynecologic Oncology
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Bio & Overview
Dr. Landen grew up in North Carolina, and trained there and in Charleston, Houston and Birmingham before coming to UVA. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, camping, cycling and attending sporting events.
Academic Information
- Department
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Academic Role
- Associate Professor
- Division
- Gynecological Oncology
- Research Interests
- Dr. Landen's research focus is on novel therapeutics and chemotherapy resistance in gynecologic cancers, primarily ovarian cancer. He conducts preclinical and clinical research developing models to better-understand the pathways contributing to chemotherapy resistance and how recurrence develops. Mechanisms he has focused on include cancer stem cells, ABC transporters, and the Notch, Hedgehog, and Wnt pathways. His investigations have led to development of clinical trials seeking to overcome chemotherapy resistance. Clinically, his areas of interest include minimally invasive surgery, management of primary and recurrent ovarian cancer, and sentinal node dissections. He is the Associate Leader of the Women's Oncology Program in the UVA Cancer Center.
- Gender
- Male
- Languages
- English
- Age Groups Seen
- Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
- Primary Education
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
- Residency
- University of South Carolina School of Medicine
- Fellowships
- MD Anderson Cancer Center (Medical Solutions)
- Certification
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology), American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Highlights
Dr. Charles Landen Video Profile
My name is Charles Landen. I go by Chip Landen. I'm a gynecologic oncologist here at University of Virginia. I see patients that have developed cancers that are specific to women, except for breast cancer. So, the most common types of cancers that we see are ovarian, uterine, and cervical, as well as some other cancers that develop, specifically in females. I always loved science and biology, and as I went forward in my career, I realized that using that to take care of patients and also do research in cancer, would be really a dream job for me, which is what I'm doing now. There are so many examples of patient interactions that have shaped why I wanted to go into GYN oncology. A strong influence on my career has been mentors along the way that have combined research and patient care, and really allowed me to see that a career like that was possible. To see how you could balance some of those things. The ability to take care of patients today and have some instant gratification that you're doing something for a cancer patient today, but also do research that might have an impact on a larger number of women; 10, 15 years down the road. To be able to do both of those things, it's challenging on my time, but it's incredibly rewarding.
Awards
- 2010-2020 Best Doctors in America® List
- 2006 Gynecologic Cancer Foundation / Carol's Cause Outstanding Paper Award
- ACOG Donald F. Richardson Memorial Prize Paper Award
- Del and Dennis McCarthy Award for Advances in Surgery
- AACR Scholar-in-Training Award
- The Diane Denson Tobola Fellowship in Ovarian Cancer Research
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Poster Award in Clinical/Translational Research
- Reproductive Scientist Development Program
- John R. Durant Award for Excellence in Cancer Research
- Department of Defense Ovarian Cancer Academy Award Scholar
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