Barbara S. Craft, MD
Medical Director
Department:
SOM-Medicine-HEM
Email:
bcraft@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-5590
Biography
A family member who died of cancer led Dr. Craft to oncology, but the patients she treats every day keep her there. Medicine was a long time interest for the Long Beach native. "I liked oncology in medical school but also had personal reasons," she said. Having practiced in this field for several years, she turns to her patients for inspiration. As part of the University Cancer Care team, Dr. Craft chairs the Breast Conference each week where physicians gather to discuss current patient issues, work with clinical trials and do research on drugs which treat breast cancer. She is an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Oncology, director of the Breast Cancer Treatment and Prevention Program and Cancer Institute Medical Director for University Physicians. Dr. Craft also serves on the Jackson Leadership Council with the American Cancer Society as the chair of the Quality of Life committee, she sits on the Board for the Komen Foundation, and is a sustaining member of the Jackson Cancer League. She is married to Dr. Jason Craft, an orthopedic surgeon, and has two children.
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, Hematology and Oncology | 2008 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, Internal Medicine | 2004 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, Internal Medicine | 2002 |
| University of Mississippi School of Medicine, MD | 2001 |
| University of Southern Mississippi, BS, Biology | 1996 |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jefferson Davis Campus | 1993 |
| UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Phase I Program and Breast Medical Oncology |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 07/2008 - Present |
| Licensure, Board Certified, ABIM | 2004 - Present |
| Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support | 2004 - 2011 |
| Licensure, Mississippi State Board Licensure, Mississippi State Board | 2001 - 2011 |
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine | 07/2018 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine | 2008 - 06/2018 |
Sponsored Program Funding
| Extramural, Increasing Awareness of and Support for Young Women with Breast Cancer in the Gulf South, CDC | 09/2014 - 09/2019 |
| Extramural, Phase I, Mississippi Breast Cancer Collaborative, Mississippi State Department of Health/ Susan G Komen | 02/2009 - 01/2010 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Ejaeidi AA, Craft BS, Puneky LV, Lewis RE, Cruse JM. Hormone receptor-independent CXCL 10 production is associated with the regulation of cellular factors linked to breast cancer progression and metastasis. Exp Mol Pathol. 2015 Aug;99(1):163-72. doi: 10.1016/j.yexmp.2015.06.002. Epub 2015 Jun 14. PMID: 26079660 | 2015 |
| Clark JS, Bui E, Williams J, Craft BS Plasma-cell mastitis with two other concomitant diseases. American Journal of Medicine. 2015 March 26 | 2015 |
| Blanchard Z, Bibbin P, Craft B, ElShamy W BRCA-1 IRIS inactivation overcomes paclitaxel resistance in triple negative breast cancers Breast Cancer Research 2015, 17:5 | 2015 |
| Green TL, Santos MF, Ejaeidi AA, Craft BS, Lewis RE, Cruse JM. Toll-like receptor (TLR) expression of immune system cells from metastatic breast cancer patients with circulating tumor cells. Exp Mol Pathol. 2014 Aug;97(1):44-8. | 2014 |
| Santos MF, Mannam KR, Craft BS, Puneky LV, Sheehan NT, Lewis RE, Cruse JM Comparative Analysis of Innate Immune System Function in Metastatic Breast, Colorectal, and Prostate Cancer Patients with Circulating Tumor Cells Exp Mol Pathol, (Impact Factor: 2,13) 01/2014 | 2014 |
| Green TL, Cruse JM, Lewis RE, Craft BS Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) from metastatic breast cancer patients linked to decreased immune function and response to treatment. Exp Mol Pathol, 2013 Oct; 95(2); 174-9. | 2013 |
| Minsig Choi, MD; Barbara Craft, MD; Stephen A. Geraci, MD Surveillance and Monitoring of Adult Cancer Survivors The American Journal of Medicine. 2011; Vol 124, No 7: pages 598-601 | 2011 |
| Craft BS, Kurzrock R, Lei X, Herbst R, Lippman S, Fu S, Karp DD "The changing face of Phase I Cancer clinical trials: new challenges in study requirements." Cancer.2009; Jan 22 | 2009 |
| Williams DL, Nolan TS, Chiu YW, Ricks L, Camata SG, Craft B, Meneses K A Partnership in Health-Related Social Media for Young Breast Cancer Survivors Health Promotion Practice. 2018. | 2018 |
Review Article | |
| Craft BS, Horobagyi GN, Moulder SL "Adjuvant Biologic Therapy for Breast Cancer" Cancer Journal. 2007 May-June; 13(3): 156-61 | 2007 |
| Moulder, Stacy l, Craft BS, Hortobagyi GN "Inhibition of Receptor Tyrosine Kinases in Combination with Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Breast Cancer" Anticancer Agents Med Chem. 2008 June; 8(5): 481-7 | |
Book Chapter | |
| Craft BS, Moulder SL "Targeted Therapy in Breast Cancer" Humana Press, Totowa, 2008 | |
Presentations
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Education and Training, Breast Cancer, Junior League of Jackson, Jackson,MS | 01/2018 |
| Invited Symposia, Diversity in Clinical Trials., Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Disparity Roundtable, Jackson, MS | 11/2017 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Breast Cancer and Clinical Trials", Susan G. Komen Foundation/Alcorn State, Natchez,MS | 10/2017 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, 2017 ASCO Breast Cancer Update, Jackson, MS | 08/2017 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, 2016 ASCO Update Breast Cancer | 08/2016 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Gulf States Young Breast Cancer Survivors Network, UMMC Cancer Institute | 04/2016 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Annual Young Survivor Coalition Symposium, Young Survivor Coalition, King Edward Hotel | 01/2016 |
| Speakers Bureau Pfizer, Ibrance Update | 2016 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Mid-Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar, AAMC, Austin, TX | 12/2014 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, 2014 ASCO Update: Breast Cancer, Cancer 2014:ASCO and Other Highlights, UMMC | 08/2014 |
| Poster Presentation, A case of mistaken identity: Plasma Cell Mastitis, ACP Competition, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 11/2013 |
| Grand Rounds, Breast Cancer Screening, Department of Medicine Grand Rounds, UMMC Main Campus | 03/2011 |
| Grand Rounds, Case Studies in Breast Cancer, Department of Medicine Grand Rounds, UMMC Main Campus | 01/2010 |
| Poster Presentation, Diagnosis by Rupture: Spontaneous Hemoperitoneum as the inital presentation of advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma, SSCI, New Orleans. LA | 2010 |
| Poster Presentation, Malignant Transformation of a Dermoid Cyst of the Ovary: A Case Report and REview of the Literature, SSCI, New Orleans, Louisiana | 2009 |
| Poster Presentation, Multiple Myelom Presenting as a Recurrence in the Central Nervous System, SSCI, New Orleans, LA | 2008 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, The Changing Face of Phase I Cancer Clinical Trials: New Challenges in Study of Requirements, AFMR/SSCI Southern Regional Meeting | 02/2007 |
| Poster Presentation, The Changing Face of Phase I Protocols: A Closer Look at Study Requirements, ASCO | 2007 |
| Poster Presentation, "Burkitt's Lymphoma Presenting in a patient as a Right Atrial Mass", Atlanta, Georgia | 03/2006 |
| "Myocardial Cascular Microthrombosis and Necrosis in a Patient with Thrombotic Thrombocyopenic Purpura", SSCI, Atlanta, Georgia | 03/2006 |
| Poster Presentation, "Myocardial Necrosis in a patient with Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura", Local ACP, Jackson, Ms | 11/2005 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Breast Cancer Champion of the Year, American Cancer Society | 2022 |
| Lifetime Achievement Award, The Pillars, Recognition of Service and Inclusive Excellence | 2018 |
| Spirit of Innovation, Susan G. Komen, Central MS | 2017 |
| Spirit of the Promise Individual, Susan G. Komen, Central MS | 2017 |
| Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc. | 2013 |
| Clinical Medicine Preceptor | 2005 |
| Chief Resident | 2004 |
| Clinical Medicine Preceptor | 2004 |
| Resident of the Year, Carl G Evers Society | 2004 |
| Golden Key National Honor Society | 1994 |
| ACT Academic Scholarship | 1992 |
| University Honors Program Scholarship | 1992 |
| Schreiter Award | |
| Honors Graduate |
Professional Membership and Service
| National Consortium of Breast Centers, Inc., Member | 2016 - Present |
| Mississippi Oncology Society, Member | 2016 - Present |
| American Society of Clinical Oncology, Committee Member, ACSO Membership Committee | 2015 - Present |
| Association of American Medical Colleges, Attendee, Meeting, Mid-Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar | 2014 |
| American Cancer Society, Jackson Leadership Council, Quality of Life Committee | 2011 - 2014 |
| Physicians Advisory Council, American Cancer Society | 2011 - 2014 |
| American Society of Clinical Oncology, Member | 2011 - Present |
| Mississippi Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, Medical Advisory Committee, Member | 2010 - 2014 |
| Hope Lodge Advisory Committee, American Cancer Society, Member | 2010 - Present |
| Association of American Medical Colleges, UMC School of Medicine Representative, Group on Women in Medicine | 2010 - 2016 |
| American Society of Breast Disease, Member | 2010 - Present |
| Physician Advisory Council, American Cancer Society, Member | 2009 - Present |
| Southwest Oncology Group, Principal Investigator | 2009 - Present |
| Mississippi State Medical Association, Member | 2001 - Present |
| Carl G. Evers Society, Member | 1997 - 2001 |
Committee Service
| Clinical Leadership Council, Member | 2017 - Present |
| Program Evaluation Committee, Task Force Member | 2016 - Present |
| CAG - Center for Excellence In Translational Cancer Research, Member | 2014 - 2016 |
| Group in Women in Medicine and Science, UMMC Chapter, Vice Chair | 2014 - 2016 |
| Clinical Cancer Committee, Member | 2013 - Present |
| Department of Medicine - Conference Committee, Member | 2013 - 2016 |
| University Health Systems Advisory Group, Member | 2013 - 2016 |
| Biospecimen Utilization Review, Member | 2012 - 2016 |
| Research Compliance Education Task Force, Member | 2012 - 2016 |
| IRB Advisory Committee, Member | 2012 - 2013 |
| Department of Medicine Clinical Council, Member | 2011 - 2015 |
| Cancer Institute Protocol Review Committee, Member | 2011 - Present |
| Department of Medicine Research Council, Member | 2011 - 2015 |
| University Cancer Care Clinical Trials Committee, Member | 2011 - Present |
| Faculty Practice Quality Workgroup, Member | 2010 - Present |
| Breast Cancer Treatment and Prevention Program, Director | 2010 - Present |
| Cancer Institute, Associate Member | 2010 - Present |
| Medical Executive Committee, Member, at large | 2010 - 2014 |
| University Physicians, Cancer Institute, Medical Director | 2010 - Present |
| Cancer Institute Internal Advisory Committee, Member | 2009 - 2010 |
| Adult Tumor Board, Member | 2009 - Present |
| Clinical Trials Task Force, Member | 2009 - Present |
| Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Conference, Chair | 2009 - Present |
| OBGYN Search Committee, Member | 2009 - 2010 |
| UMC Residents and Fellows Spousal Alliance, Member | 2008 - 2014 |
Community Service
| Jackson Academy Association, Lower School VP | 07/2018 - Present |
| Clinical Breast Exam Screening, Examiner | 10/2017 - 10/2017 |
| The Source Network for Women in Business, Advisory Panel | 02/2017 - Present |
| Jackson Academy, Carnival Committee Member | 2017 - Present |
| Jackson Prep, Student Mentor | 08/2016 - 05/2018 |
| Susan G Komen, Advisory Board | 08/2016 - Present |
| Chi Omega Sorority, Alumna Chapter President, Jackson/Metro Area, President | 2016 - 06/2017 |
| Jackson Academy, Corporate Sponsor Co-chair for ABAWN | 09/2015 - 09/2016 |
| Mississippi Children's Home Services Auxillary, Member | 07/2015 - Present |
| Ballet MS Board, Board Member | 07/2015 - 07/2016 |
| Sherard Shaw Jr. Foundation, Board of Directors | 2014 - Present |
| American Cancer Society, Coordinate Survivors Tent at Making Strides Walk | 07/2013 - Present |
| The Cancer League, Member | 2009 - Present |
| ACS Relay for Life, Committee Co-Chair | 2008 - 12/2008 |
| Junior League of Jackson, Member | 2005 - Present |
| American Lung Association, James E. Griffith Memorial Golf Tournament, Committee Co Chair | 2004 - 12/2004 |
| Chi Omega Sorority, Alumni Advisor | 1998 - Present |
Teaching Experience
| Medicine, Lecture, Panel Discussant, Noon Conference-Department of Medicine | Spring 2018 - 2018 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Lecturer, Dept. of Medicine Tuesday Chairs' Conference | Fall 2011 |
| 631, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Internal Medicine Clerkship | Fall 2011 |
| Medicine, Course, Lecturer, Biochemistry Clinical Correlation | Fall 2010 |
| 621, Medicine, Course, Lecturer, Introduction to Clinical Medicine | Fall 2010 |
| Small Group, Lecturer, Internal Medicine - Oncology Board Review | Spring 2010 |
| Medicine, Course, Lecturer, Biochemistry Clinical Correlation | Fall 2009 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Lecturer, Internal Medicine - Oncology Board Review | Spring 2009 |
| Medicine, Course, Lecturer, Biochemistry Clinical Correlation | Fall 2008 |
| 621, Medicine, Course, Lecturer, Introduction to Clinical Medicine | Fall |
| Medicine, Course, Lecturer, Biochemistry Clinical Correlation | Fall |
Directed Student Learning
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: LauraBeth Foster | |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: Dana Delaski |
Fellows supervised
| Oncology, Training Faculty, 9 fellows supervised | 01/2008 - Present |
Residency Training
| Oncology, Training Faculty | 2008 - Present |