Kenan Onel, MD, PhD

Dr. Kenan Onel is known internationally for his work on hereditary cancer and is recognized as a leader in functional genomics, which integrates genetic and laboratory investigations, leading to new insights into human health and disease. As Director of the Center for Cancer Prevention and Wellness and Associate Director of Clinical Cancer Genetics and Precision Oncology at The Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai, Dr. Onel heads a program that provides services for patients and families at high risk of cancer through lifelong preventive care and surveillance. The program offers genetic counseling and testing in blood relatives of individuals who have specific genetic mutations and extends ongoing personalized care for at-risk family members. The goal is to ensure optimal health and wellness, and prevent development of cancer when possible.