Conferences and Events
Emil J Freireich Hematology Grand Rounds
The MD Anderson Cancer Center Emil J Freireich Hematology Grand Rounds now has a virtual format. This series will highlight the incredible research taking place at MD Anderson Cancer Center while showcasing leaders from our research community, in an effort to remain engaged and inspired during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted by the Leukemia department in collaboration with the Lymphoma/Myeloma department, and Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy department, we aim to strengthen the connections between the scientific and medical community at MD Anderson Cancer Center, our colleagues, patients and friends from around the world.
After attending this activity, the target audience of physicians from Leukemia, Lymphoma/Myeloma, Stem Cell Transplantation and Research Staff, Nurses, Data Coordinators, Laboratory Staff, Post-Doctoral Fellows, Instructors, and Research Staff in Lab should be able to:
- Assess clinical and translational research in lymphoma and plasma cell dyscrasia (knowledge);
- Increase collaboration between disciplines regarding lymphoma and plasma cell dyscrasia (knowledge, competence, performance);
- Update knowledge and collaboration in trials and research (knowledge, competence, performance);
- Accelerate the speed of translational research and clinical trials to achieve better patient outcomes (knowledge, competence, performance, patient outcomes);
The series will occur every Wednesday at 8 a.m. CST and will consist of a 45-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session.
Event Details
Time: 8 - 9 a.m. CST
Recurrence: Wednesdays
Virtual Platform: WebEx meeting - Meeting Details
Audio: Tap to call in from a mobile device (attendees only)
1404-397-1527 United States Toll
Toll-free calling restrictions
Audience: Internal & external colleagues from around the world
Organized by: The Leukemia Department under the direction of Farhad Ravandi, MD. For more information, contact fravandi@mdanderson.org.
Special thanks to Shannon Bailey, Dr. Ravandi's faculty support, for coordinating the virtual weekly seminars.
Upcoming Presentations
April 21, 2021 -- Rojas Hernandez, M.D.
May 5, 2021 -- James Kochenderfer, M.D.
May 12, 2021 -- Kapil Bhalla, M.D., F.A.C.P.
May 19, 2021 -- Enrico Tiacci, M.D.
June, 2, 2021 -- Open
June 9, 2021 -- Andreas Reiter, M.D.
June 16 2021 -- Charles Craddock, CBE, FRCP (UK), FRCPath, DPhil
June 23, 2021 -- Koichi Takahashi, M.D., Ph.D.
Previous Recordings
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"Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN): From ASH 2019 to EHA 2020"
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Srdan Verstovsek, M.D., Ph.D.
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“Assessment of minimal residual/measurable acute myeloid leukemia by multi-parameter flow cytometry”
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Sa Wang, M.D.
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“Updates from the world of FLT3”
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Mark Levis, M.D., Ph.D.
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“Management of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in 2020”
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Farhad Ravandi, M.D.
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“Turning on an Apoptotic Switch in Leukemia: BCL-2 and Beyond”
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Marina Y. Konopleva, M.D., Ph.D.
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“Management of Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia-The Italian perspective”
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Giovanni Martinelli, M.D.
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“Overcoming adaptive therapy resistance in leukemia”
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Daniel Starczynowski, Ph.D.
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“Fractionated Busulfan Conditioning Regimen: Progress?”
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Uday Popat, M.D.
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“Hematopoietic stem cells in normal, stressed and malignant hematopoiesis”
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Simona Colla, Ph.D.
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"Best of ALL 2021"
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Elias Jabbour, M.D.
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“CLL ASH 2020 Update”
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William Wierda, M.D., Ph.D.
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"Update on Myeloproliferative Neoplasms from ASH 2020"
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Srdan Verstovsek, M.D., Ph.D.
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“Treatment of MDS in 2021: an ASH update”
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Guillermo Garcia-Manero, M.D.
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“Where do we go with FLT3 inhibitors from here”
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Keith Pratz, M.D.
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"Recently approved drugs in the frontline treatment of AML | Can biology refine indications?"
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Stéphane de Botton M.D., Ph.D.
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"Progress in Leukemia 2021"
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Hagop M. Kantarjian, M.D.
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"AMLSG: Clinical and translational research projects“
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Prof. Dr. Konstanze Döhner
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"Evolution of Epigenetic Therapies in MDS & AML”
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Hagop M. Kantarjian, M.D.
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"An Update on IDH1/2- mutant AML"
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Courtney D. DiNardo, M.D., MSCE
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