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Randall Brand, MD, Gastroenterology, Pittsburgh, PA

Randall E. Brand MD

Gastrointestinal Cancer


Professor, Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

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  • 5200 Centre AvenueSuite 409Pittsburgh, PA 15232

  • Phone+1 412-623-3105

  • Fax+1 412-623-3106

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Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1991 - 1993
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganResidency, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1990
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1991 - Present
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2007 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2002 - 2008
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1989 - 1996
  • Gastroenterology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification dbMotion, dbMotion Inc., 2012-2013
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • DNA Mismatch Repair Protein Deficient Non-Neoplastic Colonic Crypts: A Novel Indicator of Lynch Syndrome  
    Rish K Pai, Randall E Brand, Noralane M Lindor, Nature
  • Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis Significantly Reduces Quality of Life Even in the Absence of Overt Chronic Pancreatitis  
    Dhiraj Yadav, Bimaljit S Sandhu, Nalini M Guda, Vikesh K Singh, John Baillie, Randall Brand, Andres Gelrud, David C Whitcomb, Darwin Conwell, Stuart Sherman, Adam Sliv..., Nature

Lectures

  • William M. Steinberg's Board Review in Gastroenterology 
    Travel Destinations Management Group, Arlington, Virginia - 10/6/2013
  • William M. Steinberg's Board Review in Gastroenterology 
    Travel Destinations Management Group, Arlington, Virginia - 10/6/2013

Press Mentions

  • Identifying Pancreatic Cancer Remains Elusive. Here’s Why
    Identifying Pancreatic Cancer Remains Elusive. Here’s WhyFebruary 18th, 2025
  • Immunovia Has Successfully Acquired All Blood Samples Required to Clinically Validate Its Next-Generation Test for Pancreatic Cancer
    Immunovia Has Successfully Acquired All Blood Samples Required to Clinically Validate Its Next-Generation Test for Pancreatic CancerOctober 7th, 2024
  • Genomic Analysis Shown to Detect Early Pancreatic Cancer
    Genomic Analysis Shown to Detect Early Pancreatic CancerSeptember 29th, 2021

Grant Support

  • Development of a panel of multiplex biomarkers for the early detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and high-risk lesionsJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY2023–2028
  • Validation of biomarkers for risk prediction and early diagnosis of Pancreatic AdenocarcinomaUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH2016–2028
  • PancreasFest 2025: Pancreas Disease Across the LifespanUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH2025–2026
  • Urine and serum biomarkers for early diagnosis and risk assessment of pancreatic cancerUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH2021–2026
  • Subpopulations of Pancreatic Cancer Cells Defined by Glycan MarkersVAN ANDEL RESEARCH INSTITUTE2019–2025

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