Monica L. Guzman, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Pharmacology in Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Guzman's research program focuses on developing therapeutic strategies for targeting leukemic stem cells. Her laboratory uses flow cytometry and NGS approaches to evaluate LSCs and assess MRD. Dr. Guzman collaborates with physicians and industry to translate laboratory findings into clinical trials. She has authored or co-authored more than 70 papers in the field and received funding from organizations such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, NIH, V Foundation, and the Lauri Strauss Leukemia Foundation.

In addition to her research work, Dr. Guzman leads efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in science and medicine. She is involved in mentoring, dissemination, education, and research.

Dr. Guzman has received numerous awards and recognitions. In 2010, she received the NIH Director's Innovator Award and the V Foundation Scholar Award. In 2020, she was listed among 100 inspiring Hispanic/Latinx scientists in America.