The NY-GCDI Team

R. Kahn Bio 2021

Rivka Kahn

Rivka Kahn is the Research Project Manager for the Global Cancer Disparities Initiatives (GCDI) Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Rivka brings experience managing numerous aspects of clinical research as well as combined experience of solid and liquid tumor research to the team. Prior to joining the GCDI, Rivka worked in Melanoma and Neuro-oncology research at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and in bone marrow transplant research at MSKCC.  In her new role with the GCDI she oversees data coordination for the expanding  research studies in Nigeria and manages IRB and regulatory compliance.

Rivka is passionate about global health and the future of cancer care. She is determined to improve healthcare disparities throughout the world.