Elahe Salehi, DNP, ANP-BC
Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Breast Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Highlights
- LBBC Medical Advisory Board member since 2023
- Principal investigator for a trial assessing scalp cooling for metastatic breast cancer patients
Elahe Salehi, DNP, ANP-BC, is currently working as an oncology nurse practitioner for the department of breast oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI). Her research focuses on improving the experience and safety of receiving cancer-directed therapies, with a focus on reducing toxicity and improving quality of life.
She designed and implemented scalp cooling best practice guidelines and policies at DFCI and is the principal investigator of DFHCC Trial 21-169, Assessing the Impact of Scalp Cooling in Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer.
Dr. Salehi began her nursing career in inpatient oncology, where she developed a passion for all oncology patients. She continued her career in the ambulatory oncology settings; for the last 12 years, her focus has been providing care to breast cancer patients from initial diagnosis through end-of-life care.
Experience & accolades
Expertise
- Oncology nursing
Education
- MGH Institution of Health Professions
- Doctor of nursing
- Yale School of Nursing
- Master of science in nursing, nurse practitioner
- Ryerson University
- Bachelor of science in nursing
Experience
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (2009-Present)
- Director of advance practice nursing
- Nurse practitioner
Professional memberships & board positions
- American Nurses Association
- Living Beyond Breast Cancer, Medical Advisory Board
Awards & distinctions
- President’s Award for Excellence in Nursing, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 2019
- The Boston Globe’s Salute to Nurses, 2017