Rena Zheng, MD
“The best part about the BMC heme/onc fellowship is the people. I feel fortunate to work with amazing co-fellows who step up to help each other out everyday: discussing patient cases, helping with a difficult bone marrow, swapping/substituting call days, or providing support when there is a difficult day. The attendings in our program are […]
Andrew Staron, MD
“If you seek a clinically rigorous and diverse experience, then training at Boston Medical Center is truly a hidden gem. This place draws people who are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of the underprivileged. I first came here for residency. The experience was eye-opening and invigorating, shaping me into a more […]
Umit Tapan, MD, Accepts Inpatient Director Position
We are pleased to announce that Umit Tapan, MD, has accepted the position of Inpatient Director for the Section of Hematology/Oncology beginning September 1, 2020. Umit will bring his formidable energy, skill, and organizational abilities to this increasingly important position. Congratulations Umit and welcome to your new role!
August 20 Newsletter
Hem Onc Newsletter Aug 20
Jose Acevedo, MD, Accepts Offer to Join Section
We are excited to announce that Jose Acevedo, MD, has accepted an offer to join the section of Hematology/Oncology at Boston University and Boston Medical Center. Dr. Acevedo will join our breast oncology group after completing his fellowship this spring. Dr. Acevedo received his medical degree from the Universidad CES Escuela de Medicine in Columbia […]
Presence of t(11;14) in AL amyloidosis as a marker of response when treated with a bortezomib-based regimen
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13506129.2020.1778461
Patient outcomes in light chain (AL) amyloidosis: The clock is ticking from symptoms to diagnosis
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ejh.13472
AL Amyloidosis in Myeloma: Red Flag Symptoms
https://www.clinical-lymphoma-myeloma-leukemia.com/article/S2152-2650(20)30280-9/pdf#secsectitle0025
Novel semi-automated algorithm for high-throughput quantification of adipocyte size in breast adipose tissue, with applications for breast cancer microenvironment
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21623945.2020.1787582
July 20 Newsletter
July 2020