Zara Baloch

What if we could reboot cancer care?

From AI-powered clinical trial matching to blood-based early detection and precision oncology, the future of cancer care is evolving.

But innovation alone isn’t enough. The real goal? Smarter tools, wider access, and more time for what matters most: patients.

Join @MedNewsWeek × @OncoDaily as Dr. Douglas B. Flora (@dougflora2) explores how technology can transform oncology while keeping humanity at the heart of medicine.

“Replace the mundane with the humane.”

Swipe through for key insights, and watch the full episode on YouTube:

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#MedNewsWeek #OncoDaily #RebootingCancerCare #Oncology #AIinHealthcare #PrecisionMedicine #CancerCare

What is actually changing in how we diagnose and treat primary brain tumors?

We recently featured Dr. Morana Vojnic, MD, MBA, (@Moranaaa) Director of Neuro-Oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute and System Leader for Neuro-Oncology at RWJBarnabas Health, in this MedNews Week (@MedNewsWeek) × OncoDaily (@oncodaily) discussion.

Dr. Vojnic shares her perspective on the rapidly evolving role of molecular testing in gliomas from IDH mutations and 1p/19q co-deletion to targeted therapies, liquid biopsy, AI in neuro-oncology, and the challenges that remain in high-grade disease.

A thoughtful conversation on where precision neuro-oncology is heading and how molecular profiling is increasingly shaping clinical decision-making.

🎥 Watch the full discussion:
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@OncoDaily

#NeuroOncology #Glioma #PrecisionOncology #BrainTumors #CancerResearch #MedNewsWeek

Hi #MedTwitter! 👋

I’m Zara Baloch, MBBS, an ECFMG-certified IMG based in Florida, applying to #InternalMedicine for #Match2027.

🔬 Passionate about research, Heme/Onc, medical education & patient advocacy
🎙️ Director of Research & Medical Correspondent at MedNews Week
🎧 Creator & Co-host of Match Confidential

Fun fact: A year ago, I never imagined I’d be hosting conferences or interviewing physicians and researchers. Through MedNews Week, I unexpectedly grew to love it, especially the opportunity to learn firsthand from leaders shaping the field.

Outside medicine, curiosity describes me best. I love art, museums, nature, ancient civilizations & documentaries (almost always over fiction!). I’m happiest exploring something I haven’t seen or learned about before, from trying freediving to spending hours in a museum. And no matter what city I’m in, I somehow always find a pickleball court. 🏓

I’m also drawn to Stoic philosophy, particularly Marcus Aurelius, and enjoy incorporating lessons from The Daily Stoic into everyday life.

“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” -Marcus Aurelius

Looking forward to connecting with applicants, residents, faculty & mentors this Match season!

AAMC ID: 16315579

@MedNewsWeek @ProjectImg

#IMG #ERAS #ECFMG #MedEd #HematologyOncology #match2027 #ERAS2027

What does the future of CML treatment look like?

🎙️ In this MedNews Week Keynote, Jorge Cortes MD(@jorgecortesmd) joins us for an expert discussion on:

The CML Evolution: Mastering Modern Algorithms in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Dr. Cortes takes us through the changing CML treatment landscape, the decisions clinicians face in practice, and where the field is heading next.

With decades of experience in leukemia research, leadership in CML clinical trials, and more than 1,000 scientific publications, his perspective brings together both the history and future of CML care.

Whether you’re in hematology/oncology, research, or training, this is a keynote worth watching.

🎥 Watch the full keynote:

youtu.be/dtWA2bQ2nX4?is…

A special thank you to Dr. Chandler Park (@CParkMD) and Dr. Yan Leyfman (@YLeyfman) for building a platform that brings experts, clinicians, researchers, and trainees together to share knowledge across the medical community.

And thank you to Dr. Cortes for sharing his time and expertise with us.

#MedNewsWeek #CML #Hematology #Leukemia #Oncology

If you’re applying for residency this cycle, the phrase “red flag” can create a lot of anxiety.

We wanted to address that directly in Episode 2 of Match Confidential, a MedNews Week series.

What actually counts as a red flag? What just needs context? What can still be strengthened after submission? And when is it better to adjust your strategy?

Dr. Christopher Bray (@docbraymd) joined Adeena Musheer (@MusheerAdeena) and me to talk through lower Step scores, prior attempts, year of graduation, gaps, USCE, program filters, advocacy, signals, technology-assisted review, and what applicants can realistically do next.

Really grateful to Dr. Bray for sharing such practical advice from his years of experience in residency leadership and mentoring applicants. I hope applicants navigating this cycle find the conversation useful and come away with a clearer sense of what they can focus on next.

Match Confidential | Episode 2: Residency Red Flags, Filters & Second Chances
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/seXgZxNEcnU?si…

@MedNewsWeek @YLeyfman

#ResidencyMatch #ERAS2027 #MatchConfidential #MedNewsWeek