Myeloma Paper of the Day, October 28th, suggested by Robert Orlowski
Robert Orlowski shared on X:
“Myeloma Paper of the Day: Comparison of progression risk of MGUS by detection method finds risk among patients with screened vs. clinically detected heavy-chain MGUS is similar (0.9 screened versus 1.0) progression events/100 person-years follow-up.”
Comparison of progression risk of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance by method of detection
Authors:
Alissa Visram, Dirk Larson, Aaron D Norman, Angela Dispenzieri, David L Murray, Robert A Kyle, S. Vincent Rajkumar, Susan L. Slager, Shaji K Kumar, Celine M. Vachon.
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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.
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