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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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!"
August 2, 2025 - "It was a great experience. Dr Cobain was brilliant."
July 30, 2025 - "Dr. Cobain was professional, knowledgeable and so kind and compassionate."
June 27, 2025 - "I hesitate to even say anything because I have had such positive experiences and I'm so grateful for the care I receive. [...] was just different. A lot of things were off, but mostly, I felt like all my questions were disregarded or made light of, chalking everything up to "it's the [...]." I know that I'm overly sensitive, and at one point, I even asked if it was frustrating/annoying when I ask questions about things I've referenced as having read or seen. She acknowledged I'm just advocating for myself, but the consult just felt rushed and glossed over. For years, I've talked about the issues with my [...] and in the past [...] months it's worsened, but no solutions are ever offered. [...] I so respect Dr. Cobain and maybe she just had an off day (we all do) or maybe I'm reading too much into body language. It just has really left me with an uncomfortable feeling that has stuck with me [...] and like I don't want to or shouldn't come with questions next time. Thought I should share."
June 6, 2025 - "Dr. Cobain is extremely knowledgeable."
May 25, 2025 - "Dr. Cobain always talks and explains all information on a level I can always understand. This is great, she never talks over my understanding level and always makes sure I understand what she is saying. WONDERFUL!"
