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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June 10, 2026 - "As always, Dr. Cobain listens to all my concerns and is very patient and thorough when answering questions. I cant speak highly enough about the care and concern she has shown me through the last [...] years I've been at U of M."
June 5, 2026 - "Dr. Cobain was outstanding in hearing my concerns, being current on the literature, and modifying my course of treatment. I appreciated the care she gave and my role in decision-making."
April 28, 2026 - "Dr Cobain was very thorough in her review of my case and in our conversations. [...]"
April 18, 2026 - "Dr. Cobain is an excellent Doctor who listens to concerns of her patients. [...]"
April 17, 2026 - "Dr. Cobain was thorough; we discussed a change in my [...]. She thoroughly explained pros and cons, and helped me make an Informed decision. She Is very through and compassionate and patient-centered."
April 10, 2026 - "[...] Dr Cobain, she is just amazing! She exudes kindness and compassion on top of her brilliance & outstanding ability to provide information (that she senses you are anticipating), her incredible knowledge base, offering the explanations I so need during this healing journey and so much more! Dr Cobain just "gets it", demonstrating caring concern with the ability to explain the "science" (Research base) for my care! THANK YOU DR COBAIN"
March 5, 2026 - "DR. ERIN COBAIN AND [...] ARE SUPERB!!! They were clear in their assessment and evaluation of risks associated with their recommendations."
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."
