Distinguished in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

Dr. Kenneth P. Byrd

Hematology Oncology | Hematology
University Of Kansas Hospital Authority
2650 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, 
Westwood, KS 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Distinguished in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
University Of Kansas Hospital Authority
2650 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, 
Westwood, KS 
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Overview

Kenneth Byrd is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Westwood, Kansas. Dr. Byrd is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy. Dr. Byrd is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles and participated in 2 clinical trials in the study of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

Specialties
Hematology Oncology
Hematology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in KS
Hospital Affiliations
University Of Kansas Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
2650 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Westwood, KS 66205

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

4 Clinical Trials

A Randomized Phase II/III Study of Conventional Chemotherapy +/- Uproleselan (GMI-1271) in Older Adults With Acute Myeloid Leukemia Receiving Intensive Induction Chemotherapy
A Randomized Phase II/III Study of Conventional Chemotherapy +/- Uproleselan (GMI-1271) in Older Adults With Acute Myeloid Leukemia Receiving Intensive Induction Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 09, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
Study Drugs: Cytarabine, Daunorubicin, Uproleselan
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Phase II Study of Inotuzumab Ozogamicin Followed by Blinatumomab for Ph-Negative CD22-Positive B-Lineage Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Newly Diagnosed Older Adults or Adults With Relapsed or Refractory Disease
A Phase II Study of Inotuzumab Ozogamicin Followed by Blinatumomab for Ph-Negative CD22-Positive B-Lineage Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Newly Diagnosed Older Adults or Adults With Relapsed or Refractory Disease
Enrollment Status: Suspended
Publish Date: September 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drugs: Blinatumomab, Inotuzumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of the Addition of Inotuzumab Ozogamicin (a Conjugated Anti-CD22 Monoclonal Antibody) to Frontline Therapy in Young Adults (Ages 18-39 Years) With Newly Diagnosed Precursor B-Cell ALL
A Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of the Addition of Inotuzumab Ozogamicin (a Conjugated Anti-CD22 Monoclonal Antibody) to Frontline Therapy in Young Adults (Ages 18-39 Years) With Newly Diagnosed Precursor B-Cell ALL
Enrollment Status: Suspended
Publish Date: September 05, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug, Procedure, Other
Study Drugs: Allopurinol, Cytarabine, Daunorubicin Hydrochloride, Vincristine Sulfate, Dexamethasone, Pegylated L-Asparaginase, Methotrexate, Cyclophosphamide, Mercaptopurine, Rituximab, Doxorubicin, Thioguanine, Inotuzumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
BLockade of PD-1 Added to Standard Therapy to Target Measurable Residual Disease in Acute Myeloid Leukemia 2 (BLAST MRD AML-2): A Randomized Phase 2 Study of the Venetoclax, Azacitadine, and Pembrolizumab (VAP) Versus Venetoclax and Azacitadine as First Line Therapy in Older Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Who Are Ineligible or Who Refuse Intensive Chemotherapy
BLockade of PD-1 Added to Standard Therapy to Target Measurable Residual Disease in Acute Myeloid Leukemia 2 (BLAST MRD AML-2): A Randomized Phase 2 Study of the Venetoclax, Azacitadine, and Pembrolizumab (VAP) Versus Venetoclax and Azacitadine as First Line Therapy in Older Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Who Are Ineligible or Who Refuse Intensive Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Azacitidine, Pembrolizumab, Venetoclax
Study Phase: Phase 2
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8 Total Publications

Inotuzumab Ozogamicin Then Blinatumomab for Older Adults With Newly Diagnosed B-Cell ALL: Alliance Study A041703 Cohort 1 Results.
Inotuzumab Ozogamicin Then Blinatumomab for Older Adults With Newly Diagnosed B-Cell ALL: Alliance Study A041703 Cohort 1 Results.
Journal: Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
Published: September 30, 2025
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