Dr. Aasma Shaukat,MD
MPH FASGE AGAF
Dr. Aasma Shaukat, MD MPH FASGE AGAF, Robert M. & Mary H. Glickman Professor of Medicine & Population Health — a global leader in colorectal cancer prevention, colonoscopy quality, and GI outcomes research.
About Dr. Aasma Shaukat
Dr. Aasma Shaukat is an epidemiologist, clinical researcher, and gastroenterologist whose work has reshaped colorectal-cancer screening worldwide. As the Robert M. and Mary H. Glickman Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, she directs GI Outcomes Research and serves as Section Chief of Gastroenterology at the VA NY Harbor (Manhattan).
Her landmark studies—including the 30-year follow-up of the Minnesota Fecal Occult Blood Trial—demonstrated sustained mortality reduction from screening and informed U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines. In 2021, she was appointed to the USPSTF, where she helps craft national recommendations on cancer prevention and primary care policy.
Dr. Shaukat has authored 190+ peer-reviewed papers, leads multicenter trials on stool-DNA and blood-based assays, and champions colonoscopy quality indicators adopted by ASGE and ACG. Passionate about equity, she designs interventions to improve screening in underserved communities across Brooklyn and beyond.
- Board-Certified: Gastroenterology • Internal Medicine
- 190+ Publications | h-index > 45
- USPSTF Member (2021 – present)
- Active Colonoscopies/yr > 1,000
📚 Publications
- Shaukat A, et al. Long-Term Mortality After Screening for Colorectal Cancer. N Engl J Med. PubMed
- Shaukat A, Kahi C, Burke C. Updated ACG Clinical Guideline on Colorectal Cancer Screening. Am J Gastroenterol.
- Shaukat A, Ladabaum U, Kanth P, Lieberman D. AGA Clinical Practice Update on Blood-Based Tests for CRC Screening. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol.
MEDIA & TALKS
- “PREEMPT CRC Blood Assay Results” – OncLive Interview (2025 ASCO-GI)
- Katz’s Corner Radio (iHeart) – CRC Screening Myths (Mar 2024)
- Twitter Space: #ColonoscopyQualityTips – Replay
🏅 Honors & Awards
- Fellow of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE)
- Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGAF)
- Most Cited Article Award – CGH (2019)
- “GI Genius” Innovator Award – ACG (2022) (AI colonoscopy leadership)
- USPSTF Appointment (Presidential HHS Commission), 2021gi.org
CURRENT ROLES
| Title | Institution | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Robert M. & Mary H. Glickman Professor of Medicine & Population Health | NYU Grossman School of Medicine | 2021–present nyulangone.org |
| Director, GI Outcomes Research | Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, NYU Langone | 2021–present nyulangone.org |
| Section Chief, Gastroenterology | VA NY Harbor Healthcare System (Manhattan) | 2021–present pcori.org |
| Co-Director, Translational Research Education (CTSI) | NYU Langone | 2021–present nyulangone.org |
| Member, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force | AHRQ / USPSTF | 2021–present gi.org |
| Past Professor of Medicine & Public Health | Univ. of Minnesota / Minneapolis VA | 2013–2021 |
CLINICAL & RESEARCH INTERESTS
Focus Areas
- Colorectal-cancer screening (colonoscopy, FIT, stool-DNA, blood tests)
- Quality indicators & AI-assisted colonoscopy
- Outcomes research & implementation science
- Cancer prevention in underserved populations
- Microbiome & chemoprevention trials
Active Grants / Studies (sample)
| Study / Grant | Role | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| PREEMPT CRC Blood-Based Assay Trial | Site PI | Blood test sensitivity in average-risk patients onclive.com |
| VA Quality Improvement Network | Principal Investigator | AI guidance to improve adenoma-detection rate |
| PCORI Comparative Screening Cohort | Co-Principal Investigator | FIT vs. colonoscopy outcomes in diverse NYC communities pcori.org |
DOWNLOADS & RESOURCES
- Patient Handout: Getting Ready for Your Colonoscopy (PDF)
- CME Slide Deck: Blood-Based CRC Screening Tests (2025)
- Embed Screening Calculator Widget – integrate USPSTF age/risk tool iframe
EDUCATION & TRAINING
- Gastroenterology Fellowship – Emory University School of Medicine, 2006
- Internal Medicine Residency – University at Buffalo, 2003
- MPH (Epidemiology) – Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2000
- MBBS – Aga Khan University Medical College, 1998
Get In Touch
Email: aasma.shaukat@nyulangone.org
Clinic Line: 212-263-5940