Alice Weaver, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor, Medicine-Medical Oncology


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Medical School
  • MD, University of Alabama School of Medicine
Graduate School
  • PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Undergraduate School
  • BS, University of Georgia
Residency
  • University of Alabama Medical Center (Birmingham) Program, Internal Medicine
Fellowships
  • University of Colorado, Hematology and Oncology
Languages
English
Department
Medicine-Medical Oncology

Publications

  • Weaver AN, Iams WT, Park JC, Mita M, Holtick U, Gordon MS, Rodabaugh KJ, Dhani N, Neupane P, Taylor M, Amanda Duvall E, Jennings J, Miselis NR, Loughhead S, Warren MS, Bernstein H, Klussmann JP, Baranda J, Jimeno A. Final outcomes analysis of the cell product SQZ-PBMC-HPV Phase 1 trial in incurable HPV16+ solid tumors shows improved overall survival in patients with increased CD8+ T cell tumor infiltration. Mol Carcinog. 2024 Aug;63(8):1421-1428. PubMed PMID: 38695604
  • Weaver AN, Lakritz S, Mandair D, Ulanja MB, Bowles DW. A molecular guide to systemic therapy in salivary gland carcinoma. Head Neck. 2023 May;45(5):1315-1326. PubMed PMID: 36859797
  • Pepin ME, Souder JP, Weaver AN, Lorenz RG, Yacoubian T, Seay RL. Fostering a diverse regional community of physician-scientist trainees. J Natl Med Assoc. 2022 Jun;114(3):251-257. PubMed PMID: 35232610
  • Weaver AN, Francisque F, Bowles DW. Tumor Regression After Treatment With Lenvatinib in FGFR2-Mutated Ameloblastoma. JCO Precis Oncol. 2020 Nov;4:1403-1406. PubMed PMID: 35050789
  • Weaver AN, Jimeno A. Zanubrutinib: a new BTK inhibitor for treatment of relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma. Drugs Today (Barc). 2020 Aug;56(8):531-539. PubMed PMID: 33025948
  • Pepin ME, Webb WM, Boppana S, Weaver AN, Seay RL, Dempsey DM, Willig JH, Geisler WM, Lorenz RG. Gamification: An Innovative Approach to Reinforce Clinical Knowledge for MD-PhD Students During Their PhD Research Years. Med Sci Educ. 2019 Sep 15;29(3):739-747. PubMed PMID: 32071793
  • Weaver AN, Willett LL. Is It Safe to Ask the Questions That Matter Most to Me? Observations From a Female Residency Applicant. Acad Med. 2019 Nov;94(11):1635-1637. PubMed PMID: 31192805
  • Rohrbach TD, Jones RB, Hicks PH, Weaver AN, Cooper TS, Eustace NJ, Yang ES, Jarboe JS, Anderson JC, Willey CD. MARCKS phosphorylation is modulated by a peptide mimetic of MARCKS effector domain leading to increased radiation sensitivity in lung cancer cell lines. Oncol Lett. 2017 Mar;13(3):1216-1222. PubMed PMID: 28454237
  • Weaver AN, McCaw TR, Fifolt M, Hites L, Lorenz RG. Impact of elective versus required medical school research experiences on career outcomes. J Investig Med. 2017 Jun;65(5):942-948. PubMed PMID: 28270407
  • Weaver AN, Cooper TS, Wei S, Carroll WR, Rosenthal EL, Yang ES. DNA-Pk(CS) expression in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: Correlations with human papillomavirus status and recurrence after transoral robotic surgery. Head Neck. 2017 Feb;39(2):206-214. PubMed PMID: 27507640
  • Zeng L, Beggs RR, Cooper TS, Weaver AN, Yang ES. Combining Chk1/2 Inhibition with Cetuximab and Radiation Enhances In Vitro and In Vivo Cytotoxicity in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Mol Cancer Ther. 2017 Apr;16(4):591-600. PubMed PMID: 28138028
  • Weaver AN, Burch MB, Cooper TS, Della Manna DL, Wei S, Ojesina AI, Rosenthal EL, Yang ES. Notch Signaling Activation Is Associated with Patient Mortality and Increased FGF1-Mediated Invasion in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity. Mol Cancer Res. 2016 Sep;14(9):883-91. PubMed PMID: 27353029
  • Weaver AN, Cooper TS, Rodriguez M, Trummell HQ, Bonner JA, Rosenthal EL, Yang ES. DNA double strand break repair defect and sensitivity to poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibition in human papillomavirus 16-positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Oncotarget. 2015 Sep 29;6(29):26995-7007. PubMed PMID: 26336991
  • Rohrbach TD, Jarboe JS, Anderson JC, Trummell HQ, Hicks PH, Weaver AN, Yang ES, Oster RA, Deshane JS, Steele C, Siegal GP, Bonner JA, Willey CD. Targeting the effector domain of the myristoylated alanine rich C-kinase substrate enhances lung cancer radiation sensitivity. Int J Oncol. 2015 Mar;46(3):1079-88. PubMed PMID: 25524703

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology, Member
  • American Association for Cancer Research, Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000

CU Medicine Medical Oncology - Highlands Ranch Specialty Care Center
1500 Park Central Drive
Suite 101
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-516-1100

Center Affiliations

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Medical Oncology
Conditions & Treatments
  • Cancers - Head and Neck Cancer
  • Cancers
Clinical Interests
My clinical practice focuses on the management of head and neck cancers, including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, salivary gland cancer, and thyroid cancer. I am also interested in the development of new therapies to better treat patients with these diseases.