Stem Cell Transplantation for AL Amyloidosis Leads to Long-term Survival and Possible Cure in Selected Patients
Maya Abdallah, MD, Named ASH Hematology First Year Council Member
Congratulations to Dr. Maya Abdallah, a PGY5 fellow in our combined Geri/Hem Onc Fellowship Program, who is 1 of 6 Fellows from across North America to be named to the ASH Hematology First Year Council. The council discusses issues relevant to Fellowship training and career development and provides suggestions regarding programs that may increase interest […]
Athletes gearing up for Boston Triathlon To Raise Funds for Boston Medical Center
Moakley 3 Nursing Team Has Won the Daisy Team Award
I am very proud and excited to share that the Moakley 3 Nursing team has won the Daisy Team Award. The team was presented with the award on Tuesday by Nancy Gaden. They received a certificate, a beautiful statue, and a plaque that we will have hung on the unit. What is the Daisy Team […]
Announcement Regarding the Stem Cell Transplant Program
It is with mixed emotions that I am sharing the news that Vaishali Sanchorawala, MD, will be stepping down from her position as stem cell transplant director as of July 1. Dr. Sanchorawala’s accomplishments in this role have been truly remarkable. Under her leadership, the stem cell program has been a shining example of how […]
Meredith Halpin Accepts Role of Associate Fellowship Program Director in Hem Onc
I am absolutely delighted to announce that Meredith Halpin has accepted a newly created role of Associate Fellowship Program Director in the section of Hematology/Oncology. In this position, Meredith will work closely with Mark Sloan as we continue to develop our fellowship program, where by all accounts we are seeing a high amount of interest […]
Britney Bell, MD, Awarded ASH Minority Hematology Fellow Award
Congratulations to Hem Onc Fellow Dr. Britney Bell for receiving the ASH Minority Hematology Fellow Award! This award is part of the ASH minority recruitment initiative career enhancement award program. As an awardee, Britney will receive a total award of $100,000 over a two to three year period (at her selection) to provide protected time […]
Feb 22 Section Newsletter
Hem Onc Section Newsletter-February 22
Hem Onc Anti-Racism Committee Works to Improve Cancer Care and Research
Hematology & Medical Oncology Chief Fellows 2022-2023
Dear Colleagues, We are extremely excited to announce that Dr. Michelle Lee and Dr. Hamza Hassan have accepted Chief Fellow positions for the 2022-2023 year. They have big shoes to fill as Dr. Karen Axten and Dr. Andrew Staron have done a fantastic job this year supporting not only each other but their Fellow colleagues […]