Early Career Board Member
Naoko Sasamoto
Early Career Board Chair
Seattle, USA
Assistant Professor, Program in Epidemiology, Public Health Sciences Division, Fred Hutch Cancer Center
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
Naoko Sasamoto, MD MPH PhD, is a gynecologist and epidemiologist with research focus on improving clinical outcomes of endometriosis and ovarian cancer by integrating biomarker data and clinical data. Dr. Sasamoto’s current research lies in a unique niche in the intersection of adolescent endometriosis and pain, utilizing -omics data to further understand the underlying biology and discover clinically applicable biomarkers ultimately tailoring personalized treatment. Her contribution to the scientific literature has improved understanding of the risk factors and pain phenotypes of endometriosis diagnosed in adolescence.
She was selected as a World Endometriosis Society Early Career Ambassador in 2023. Elected as WES Early Chair Board Chair in 2026.