Toma Omofoye

Physician, global citizen, mom, tinkerer

SHORT: Dr Toma Omofoye, MD is an Associate Professor of Radiology and Director of Breast Imaging Global Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center. With increasing rates of breast cancer globally and especially in LMICs, I develop resource-sensitive global health programs to make cancer history.

LONG: Dr Toma Omofoye, MD is an Associate Professor of Radiology and Strategic Director for Education in the Department of Breast Imaging MD Anderson Cancer, Houston, TX. She completed her medical degree, diagnostic radiology, and chief residency at Duke University. She completed her breast imaging fellowship training at MD Anderson Cancer Center where she remains as faculty.

As the inaugural Director of Breast Imaging Global Oncology for MD Anderson, she collaborates with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the World Health Organization/Pan American Health Organization on educational initiatives to reduce global breast cancer disparities. She leads several global radiology research and training projects across multiple continents and is supported by foundation Grants.
She serves with numerous professional societies including, the Society of Breast Imaging, the American Roentgen Ray Society Breast Cancer Awareness Team, and as a faculty member with RSNA's Global Learning Team in Tanzania (helping create one of the first Women's Imaging fellowship programs in sub-Saharan Africa).
She is passionate about educating the public and is a frequent contributor to media outlets including features in Health Magazine, CBS News, and Fortune.
She has received numerous accolades for excellence in patient care, education, community service, and leadership.