Faculty


Course Director

Robert S. Siegel, M.D.

Robert S. Siegel, M.D.
Director, Division of Hematology/Oncology
George Washington Medical Faculty Associates
Professor of Medicine
The George Washington University School of Medicine


Guest Faculty

Amy P. Abernethy, M.D.

Amy P. Abernethy, M.D.
Associate Professor
Duke University School of Medicine
Attending Physician
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC

David J. Adelstein, M.D.

David J. Adelstein, M.D.
Professor, Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University
Staff Physician
Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
Cleveland, OH

Dean F. Bajorin, M.D.

Dean F. Bajorin, M.D.
Professor, Medicine
Weil Medical College of Cornell University
Attending Physician and Member
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY

Kenneth A. Bauer, M.D.

Kenneth A. Bauer, M.D.
Professor
Harvard Medical School
Director, Thrombosis Clinical Research
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Chief, Hematology Section
VA Boston Healthcare System
Boston, MA

Nancy Berliner, M.D.

Nancy Berliner, M.D.
Professor, Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Chief, Division of Hematology
Brigham and Women's Hospital
New Haven, CT

Charles D. Bolan, M.D.

Charles D. Bolan, M.D.
Professor
Uniformed Services University
Bethesda, MD

Edward Chu, M.D.

Edward Chu, M.D.
Professor, Medicine, Pharmacology, Chemical Biology
Chief, Hematology-Oncology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Deputy Director
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
Pittsburgh, PA

Daniel L. Clarke-Pearson, M.D.

Daniel L. Clarke-Pearson, M.D.
Robert A. Ross Distinguished Professor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Nicole C. Close, Ph.D.

Nicole C. Close, Ph.D.
Principal Biostatistician
EmpiriStat, Inc.
President and Principal Biostatistician, EmpiriStat, Inc.
Mount Airy, MD

Nancy E. Davidson, M.D.

Nancy E. Davidson, M.D.
Professor, Medicine, Pharmacology and Chemical Biology
Associate Vice Chancellor, Cancer Research
University of Pittsburgh
Director
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute/UPMC Cancer Centers
Pittsburgh, PA

Judy E. Garber, M.D., M.P.H.

Judy E. Garber, M.D., M.P.H.
Professor, Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Director, Center for Cancer Genetics and Prevention
Dana-Farber Cancer Center
Boston, MA

Morie A. Gertz, M.D., MACP

Morie A. Gertz, M.D., MACP
Seidler Jr. Professor of Medicine
Chair, Department of Medicine
Mayo Clinic Rochester
Rochester, MN

Victor R. Gordeuk, M.D.

Victor R. Gordeuk, M.D.
Professor, Medicine, Section of Hematology/Oncology
Director, Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center
Associate Director, Benign Hematology
University of Illinois
Chicago, IL

Ann Gramza, M.D.

Ann Gramza, M.D.
Medical Oncologist
Bethesda, MD

Daniel G. Haller, M.D.

Daniel G. Haller, M.D.
Deenie Greitzer Professor of Gastrointestinal Oncology
University of Pennsylvania Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA

F. Stephen Hodi, Jr., M.D.

F. Stephen Hodi, Jr., M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Associate Professor of Medicine, DF/HCC
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

David H. Ilson, M.D., Ph.D.

David H. Ilson, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Medicine
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Attending Physician
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY

Claudine Isaacs, M.D.

Claudine Isaacs, M.D.
Associate Professor
Georgetown University
Co-Director, Breast Cancer Program
Georgetown University, Lombardi Cancer Center
Washington, DC

Bruce E. Johnson, M.D.

Bruce E. Johnson, M.D.
Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Director, Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA

Hagop Kantarjian, M.D.

Hagop Kantarjian, M.D.
Professor, Medicine, Department of Leukemia, Division of Cancer Medicine
Kelcie Margaret Kana Research Chair, Department of Leukemia, Division of Cancer Medicine
Associate Vice President, Global Academic Programs
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX

Philip Kantoff, M.D.

Philip Kantoff, M.D.
Professor, Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Chief
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA

Gregory J. Kato, M.D.

Gregory J. Kato, M.D.
Hematologist
Bethesda, MD

Nigel S. Key, M.D.

Nigel S. Key, M.D.
Harold R. Roberts Distinguished Professor
Director, Thrombosis and Hemostasis Center
Chief, Section of Hematology
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Hedy Lee Kindler, M.D.

Hedy Lee Kindler, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director, Gastrointestinal Oncology
Director, Mesothelioma Program
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Richard F. Little, M.D.

Richard F. Little, M.D.
Oncologist
Bethesda, MD

Patrick J. Loehrer, Sr., M.D.

Patrick J. Loehrer, Sr., M.D.
HH Gregg Professor of Oncology
Indiana University School of Medicine
Director, Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer
Indiana University Center
Indianapolis, IN

John S. Macdonald, M.D.

John S. Macdonald, M.D.
Lynn Wood Neag Distinguished Professor of GI Oncology Emeritus
New York Medical College
Castine, ME

B. Gail Macik, M.D.

B. Gail Macik, M.D.
Professor, Internal Medicine and Pathology
University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, VA

John L. Marshall, M.D.

John L. Marshall, M.D.
Professor, Medicine
Georgetown University
Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology
Associate Director, Clinical Research, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Lombardi
Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC

L. Jeffrey Medeiros, M.D.

L. Jeffrey Medeiros, M.D.
Professor
Chair, Department of Hematopathology
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX

Susan O'Brien, M.D.

Susan O'Brien, M.D.
Ashbel Smith Professor, Department of Leukemia, Division of Cancer Medicine
University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX

S. Vincent Rajkumar, M.D.

S. Vincent Rajkumar, M.D.
Professor, Medicine
Chair, Myeloma Amyloidosis Dysproteinemia Group
Mayo Clinic Rochester
Rochester, MN

A. Koneti Rao, M.D.

A. Koneti Rao, M.D.
Sol Sherry Professor of Medicine
Co-Director, Sol Sherry Thrombosis Research Center
Chief, Hematology Section
Temple University School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA

Margaret E. Rick, M.D.

Margaret E. Rick, M.D.
Adjunct Professor, Medicine
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Bethesda, MD

Jerry L. Spivak, M.D.

Jerry L. Spivak, M.D.
Professor, Medicine and Oncology
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Attending Physician
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD

David P. Steensma, M.D.

David P. Steensma, M.D.
Associate Professor, Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Faculty Physician, Adult Leukemia Program, Division of Hematological Malignancies
Dana-Farber Institute
Attending Physician
Brigham & Women's Hospital
Boston, MA

F. Marc Stewart, M.D.

F. Marc Stewart, M.D.
Professor, Medical Oncology Division
University of Washington School of Medicine
Medical Director
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Member, Clinical Research Division
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Seattle, WA

Ayalew Tefferi, M.D.

Ayalew Tefferi, M.D.
Professor, Medicine
Mayo Clinic Rochester
Rochester, MN

James (Tate) Thigpen, M.D.

James (Tate) Thigpen, M.D.
Professor, Medicine
Director, Division of Oncology
Associate Director for Clinical Research, Cancer Institute
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS

Julie M. Vose, M.D., M.B.A.

Julie M. Vose, M.D., M.B.A.
Neumann M. and Mildred E. Harris Professor
Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE

Theodore (Ted) E. Warkentin, M.D.

Theodore (Ted) E. Warkentin, M.D.
Professor, Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine
Professor, Department of Medicine
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
Regional Director, Transfusion Medicine
Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program, Hamilton Health Sciences
Ontario, Canada

Neal S. Young, M.D.

Neal S. Young, M.D.
Hematologist
Bethesda, MD


The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Faculty

James D. Ahlgren, M.D.

James D. Ahlgren, M.D.
Professor, Medicine and Pharmacology
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Medical Oncologist
GW Medical Faculty Associates

Jeanny B. Aragon-Ching, M.D.

Jeanny B. Aragon-Ching, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Medicine
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Attending Physician and Member, Genitourinary Oncology Services
GW Medical Faculty Associates

Howard A. Fine, M.D.

Howard A. Fine, M.D.
Adjunct Professor
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Adjunct Professor
North Carolina State University
Oncologist
Bethesda, MD

Rebecca Kaltman, M.D.

Rebecca Kaltman, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Medicine
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Medical Oncologist
GW Medical Faculty Associates

Donald S. Karcher, M.D.

Donald S. Karcher, M.D.
Professor, Pathology
Chair, Pathology
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Naomi L.C. Luban, M.D.

Naomi L.C. Luban, M.D.
Professor, Pediatrics
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Division Chief, Laboratory Medicine and Hematology
Children's National Medical Center

Afsoon Roberts, M.D.

Afsoon Roberts, M.D.
Associate Professor, Medicine
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Program Director, Division of Infectious Diseases
The George Washington University Hospital

Imad A. Tabbara, M.D.

Imad A. Tabbara, M.D.
Professor, Medicine
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Hematologist and Medical Oncologist
GW Medical Faculty Associates


Faculty Disclosures

GW relies upon its faculty to provide information in a manner that is objective and free from bias. All instructors are asked to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the context of their participation. Their disclosure statements will be available for inspection. Each faculty member also will disclose discussions of unlabeled or investigative use of any commercial product.

*Individual employees of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have participated in the planning and development of the course, although the NIH is not an official sponsor. The views expressed by the participants do not necessarily represent the opinions of the NIH, DHHS, or the Federal Government.