Dustin Deming, MD

Dustin Deming, MD, is a UW Health medical oncologist with a clinical emphasis on gastrointestinal cancers, including colon, rectal, anal, esophageal, liver and pancreatic cancers. He is also a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care. Dr. Deming is known for his commitment to delivering evidence‑based, compassionate care to patients facing complex cancer diagnoses.

Dr. Deming’s research program focuses on developing improved treatments for specific subtypes of colon cancer and other gastrointestinal malignancies. His work centers on understanding how tumor‑specific genetic mutations influence treatment response, with the goal of creating personalized therapy regimens for individual patients. By using advanced animal models, his research helps bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical application.

In addition to his translational research, Dr. Deming’s laboratory has developed innovative three‑dimensional cell culture techniques to advance clinical cancer research. He also leads efforts to identify new and improved biomarkers to better predict disease behavior and treatment outcomes. Through his combined roles as a clinician, researcher, and educator, Dr. Deming contributes to advancing precision oncology and improving care for patients with gastrointestinal cancers.