Sandra M. Swain (born 1954) is an American oncologist, breast cancer specialist and clinical translational researcher.

[5] In addition, she has been interviewed in The New York Times[6] and The Wall Street Journal,[7] as well as on NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday[8] and the PBS NewsHour.

[1],[11] At this time, Swain had a growing interest in healthcare inequality and a desire to dedicate her efforts to the underserved African American community in Washington, D.C. During her time as medical director at the WCI, she studied the causes of increased breast cancer mortality observed in African American women.

[12][13] In 2016, after almost a decade at the WCI, Swain was appointed as the Associate Dean for Research Development to pursue research collaborations, business development, and funding opportunities between Georgetown University and industry, medical/scientific associations, governmental agencies, and other entities at all levels.

[2] Over the past 35 years, Swain has held advisory and leadership positions with professional oncology societies and organizations.