Expertise in
18
conditions

Dr. Christine Bestvina

Hematology | Oncology
University Of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S Maryland Ave, 
Chicago, IL 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
18
conditions
University Of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S Maryland Ave, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Christine Bestvina is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Bestvina is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 63 peer reviewed articles and participating in 20 clinical trials.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Hospital Affiliations

Ingalls Memorial Hospital
The University Of Chicago Medical Center
Uchicago Medicine Northwest Indiana

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Other Locations
University of Chicago Hospitals
5758 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

18 Clinical Trials

A Phase 1/2, Open-Label, Multi-Center, First-in-Human Study of the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Anti-Tumor Activity of TPX-0005 in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors Harboring ALK, ROS1, or NTRK1-3 Rearrangements (TRIDENT-1)
A Phase 1/2, Open-Label, Multi-Center, First-in-Human Study of the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Anti-Tumor Activity of TPX-0005 in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors Harboring ALK, ROS1, or NTRK1-3 Rearrangements (TRIDENT-1)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: May 27, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Repotrectinib
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Randomized Study of Erlotinib Vs Observation in Patients With Completely Resected Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Randomized Study of Erlotinib Vs Observation in Patients With Completely Resected Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Erlotinib Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 3
NCI COVID-19 in Cancer Patients Study (NCCAPS): A Longitudinal Natural History Study
NCI COVID-19 in Cancer Patients Study (NCCAPS): A Longitudinal Natural History Study
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure
EA5163/S1709 INSIGNA : A Randomized, Phase III Study of Firstline Immunotherapy Alone or in Combination With Chemotherapy in Induction/Maintenance or Postprogression in Advanced Nonsquamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) With Immunobiomarker SIGNature-Driven Analysis
EA5163/S1709 INSIGNA : A Randomized, Phase III Study of Firstline Immunotherapy Alone or in Combination With Chemotherapy in Induction/Maintenance or Postprogression in Advanced Nonsquamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) With Immunobiomarker SIGNature-Driven Analysis
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Pembrolizumab, Pemetrexed
Study Phase: Phase 3
Adjuvant Lung Cancer Enrichment Marker Identification and Sequencing Trial (ALCHEMIST)
Adjuvant Lung Cancer Enrichment Marker Identification and Sequencing Trial (ALCHEMIST)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Biological, Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Phase 1/2 Study of Oral Selpercatinib (LOXO-292) in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors, Including RET Fusion-Positive Solid Tumors, Medullary Thyroid Cancer, and Other Tumors With RET Activation (LIBRETTO-001)
A Phase 1/2 Study of Oral Selpercatinib (LOXO-292) in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors, Including RET Fusion-Positive Solid Tumors, Medullary Thyroid Cancer, and Other Tumors With RET Activation (LIBRETTO-001)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 16, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Selpercatinib
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase II, Two-arm Study to Investigate Tepotinib Combined With Osimertinib in MET Amplified, Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC Harboring Activating EGFR Mutations and Having Acquired Resistance to Prior Osimertinib Therapy (INSIGHT 2)
A Phase II, Two-arm Study to Investigate Tepotinib Combined With Osimertinib in MET Amplified, Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC Harboring Activating EGFR Mutations and Having Acquired Resistance to Prior Osimertinib Therapy (INSIGHT 2)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 27, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Tepotinib, Osimertinib
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase III Trial for Surgically Resected Early Stage Non-small Cell Lung Cancer: Crizotinib Versus Observation for Patients With Tumors Harboring the Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK) Fusion Protein
A Randomized Phase III Trial for Surgically Resected Early Stage Non-small Cell Lung Cancer: Crizotinib Versus Observation for Patients With Tumors Harboring the Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK) Fusion Protein
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Crizotinib
Study Phase: Phase 3
CAN-2409 Plus Prodrug With Standard of Care Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor for Stage III/IV NSCLC Patients
CAN-2409 Plus Prodrug With Standard of Care Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor for Stage III/IV NSCLC Patients
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: Aglatimagene besadenovec
Study Phase: Phase 2
CHIO3 Trial: CHemotherapy Combined With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor for Operable Stage IIIA/B Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
CHIO3 Trial: CHemotherapy Combined With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor for Operable Stage IIIA/B Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 08, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Radiation
Study Drug: Durvalumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
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63 Total Publications

The 2026 American Association for Thoracic Surgery Expert Consensus Document: Evaluation and management of N2+ non-small cell lung cancer.
The 2026 American Association for Thoracic Surgery Expert Consensus Document: Evaluation and management of N2+ non-small cell lung cancer.
Journal: The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
Published: February 23, 2026
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What conditions does Dr. Christine Bestvina specialize in?

While Dr. Christine Bestvina is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

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Yes. Dr. Christine Bestvina has published 63 articles and abstracts on conditions like Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). You can view a list of Dr. Christine Bestvina's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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