Advanced in Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD)

Dr. Sawa Ito

Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology
UPMC
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
5230 Centre Ave, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
18 Years of Experience
Advanced in Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD)
UPMC
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
5230 Centre Ave, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Sawa Ito is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ito has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD). Her top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Multiple Myeloma, Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 48 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD).

Specialties
Hematology Oncology
Oncology
Hematology
Licenses
Special Hospital in MD
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
5230 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Call: 412-623-2047
Other Locations
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
200 Lothrop St, Muh 4 East, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-383-1370

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.

3 Clinical Trials

A Pilot Study of IFN-γ to Treat Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) That Has Relapsed After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
A Pilot Study of IFN-γ to Treat Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) That Has Relapsed After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: IFN-?
Study Phase: Early Phase 1
Pilot Study of Topical Dexamethasone 0.01% Solution for Prevention of Oral Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease
Pilot Study of Topical Dexamethasone 0.01% Solution for Prevention of Oral Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 10, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
The Safety and the Tolerability of Ultra Low Dose Interleukin-2 in Healthy Volunteers
The Safety and the Tolerability of Ultra Low Dose Interleukin-2 in Healthy Volunteers
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 16, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
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48 Total Publications

High throughput cloning reveals diverse properties of T cell receptors targeting minor histocompatibility antigens.
High throughput cloning reveals diverse properties of T cell receptors targeting minor histocompatibility antigens.
Journal: Blood advances
Published: July 09, 2025
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