Erin Frances Cobain, MD
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Dr. Erin Cobain is a medical oncologist specializing in the care of patients with breast cancer and inherited cancer predisposition. She serves at Co-Director of the Breast Cancer Clinical Research Team at the Rogel Cancer Center. Dr. Cobain has been on faculty at the University of Michigan since 2016, when she completed her fellowship training.
Dr. Cobain specializes in the care of patients with all types of breast cancer and those individuals who are at high risk of developing breast cancer. Dr. Cobain’s research interests include understanding how genetic and genomic testing can be utilized to personalize breast cancer therapy and use of immunotherapy treatments in breast cancer. Dr. Cobain serves as the Principal Investigator of a National Cancer Institute sponsored clinical trial exploring the role of combination chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment in patients with hormone receptor positive, HER2 negative early-stage breast cancer with high genomic risk.
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Breast Oncology Clinic | Rogel Cancer Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor 1
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5916Get Directions
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Research Overview
Dr. Cobain’s research focuses on identifying those at high risk of developing breast cancer and personalizing therapy for those with a breast cancer diagnosis through genetic and genomic testing. Dr. Cobain has a particular interest in identifying which patients with breast cancer may benefit most from immunotherapy-based treatment. She works closely with colleagues at the University of Michigan as well as the SWOG Cancer Research Network to develop clinical trials that incorporate tumor biomarker testing.
To see a full list of clinical trials available through the University of Michigan Breast Care Center.
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February 6, 2026 - "Dr Cobain is just amazing! Very compassionate and a true listener to the patient's concerns. She is highly knowledgeable and knows the science! Her ability to share important information about the research, mechanism of action and possible negative effects as well as positive, is outstanding! Thank you, Dr Cobain, for being with me and guiding this journey to healing!"
January 21, 2026 - "I am eternally grateful to Dr. Cobain and [...] for getting me through this extremely stressful time. I have absolute confidence in them. I am alive today because of the medical profession, and Mich Med is A1."
January 16, 2026 - "Dr. Cobain is an excellent communicator and care provider. She is unique in both her expertise and her communicative empathy. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of [...] care."
November 19, 2025 - "Dr. Cobain truly listens to my concerns and complaints. Not only does she listen, she makes appropriate referrals to get concerns taken care of! Thank you Dr. Cobain for your kindness and empathy!"
November 7, 2025 - "I would recommend Dr. Cobain"
October 24, 2025 - "Dr. Cobain is truly the best of the best. I could not ask for a more compassionate, thorough, or knowledgable physician."
October 19, 2025 - "Dr Cobain explained everything very well. I felt comfortable with her expertise."
October 18, 2025 - "Dr Cobain explained everything so well, putting me at ease with the unknown. She is so kind and caring."
September 12, 2025 - "Dr. Cobain is exceptional at answering my questions with complete answers that I understand."
September 5, 2025 - "I am so thankful for Dr. Cobain and her care! She explains everything so well and I feel like she really cares about me. I am confident moving forward with her treatment plans!"
