David Cescon MD, PhD, is a Medical Oncologist and Clinician Scientist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, where his clinical practice is devoted to the care of patients with breast cancer. Dr. Cescon completed his medical training and residencies in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology at the University of Toronto. His research training culminated with a PhD in Medical Biophysics and advanced training in experimental therapeutics, clinical trials and breast medical oncology at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. His research integrates laboratory and clinical studies to focus on the identification of breast cancer therapeutic vulnerabilities and determinants of drug response and resistance. Leveraging genomic tools, including liquid biopsy, the overarching goal of this work is to advance the delivery of precision therapy to improve breast cancer outcomes through both prevention and treatment of metastatic disease.

Dr. Cescon has contributed to the pre-clinical development of two novel breast cancer targeted agents discovered at Princess Margaret, now under investigation in Phase II clinical trials in collaboration with the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG).

In addition to his leadership roles within CCTG, he is a member of international breast cancer clinical trial working groups including the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and Breast International Group (BIG) and is a Principal Investigator in several team-based programs including the Stand-up to Cancer Canada Breast Cancer Dream Team and the Terry Fox New Frontiers Program in Triple Negative Breast Cancer. He is a recipient of Young Investigator Awards from the CCTG- Elizabeth Eisenhauer and the University of Toronto-DMOH as well as a previous recipient of ASCO’s Young Investigator Award.