Myeloma Paper of the Day, September 26th, suggested by Robert Orlowski

Robert Orlowski shared on X:

“Myeloma Paper of the Day: Cool paper from Rahul Banerjee showing analysis of S0777 and S1211 SWOG trial data that lowering the dose of dex during induction therapy did not have an impact on long-term outcomes like PFS and OS .”

Source: Robert Orlowski/X

Dexamethasone dose intensity does not impact outcomes in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma: a secondary SWOG analysis

Authors: Rahul Banerjee, Rachael Sexton, Andrew J. Cowan, Aaron S. Rosenberg, Sikander Ailawadhi, S. Vincent Rajkumar, Shaji K Kumar, Angela Dispenzieri, Sagar Lonial, Brian G.M. Durie, Paul G. Richardson, Saad Z Usmani, Antje Hoering, Robert Z Orlowski.

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Robert Orlowski, M.D., Ph.D., holds multiple positions at The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center including Chairman, Ad Interim Director of Myeloma, and Professor of Medicine in the Departments of Lymphoma/Myeloma and Experimental Therapeutics within the Division of Cancer Medicine. Additionally, he chairs the SWOG Barlogie/Salmon Myeloma Committee, which is part of the National Clinical Trials Network, dedicated to advancing new therapies and understanding the biology of myeloma.

Dr. Orlowski’s expertise lies in both clinical practice and scientific research, with a particular focus on translating laboratory discoveries into effective treatments for patients. He investigates drug resistance mechanisms in myeloma and seeks to identify predictive biomarkers for treatment response. Notably, his past contributions include leadership roles in developing proteasome inhibitors like bortezomib and carfilzomib, as well as monoclonal antibodies such as daratumumab and elotuzumab.