Dr. Aasma Shaukat is a distinguished gastroenterologist and physician scientist, currently serving as the Robert M. and Mary H. Glickman Professor of Medicine at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine. Her research focuses on colorectal cancer screening methods and quality indicators for colonoscopy. Dr. Shaukat’s work has significantly impacted colorectal cancer prevention and screening worldwide. She is also a member of the USPSTF, where she helps craft national recommendations on cancer prevention and primary care policy. Dr. Shaukat has authored over 350 peer-reviewed papers and leads multicenter trials on stool-DNA and blood-based assays. Her passion for equity drives her to design interventions that improve screening in underserved communities.