Experienced in Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor

Dr. Daniela E. Matei

Hematology | Oncology
250 E Superior St Ste 4-420, Prentice Women's Hospital, 
Chicago, IL 
Offers Telehealth
34 Years of Experience
Experienced in Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor
250 E Superior St Ste 4-420, Prentice Women's Hospital, 
Chicago, IL 
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Overview

Daniela Matei is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Matei has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, and Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 138 peer reviewed articles and participating in 14 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Carol Davila University Of Medicine And Pharmacy, 1992.0
Residency
SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn
Specialties
Hematology
Oncology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in IN
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology (Certified)
Fellowships
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

250 E Superior St Ste 4-420, Prentice Women's Hospital, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Matei has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Cervical Cancer
Endometrial Cancer

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.

14 Clinical Trials

A Phase III Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475, NSC #776864) in Addition to Paclitaxel and Carboplatin for Measurable Stage III or IVA, Stage IVB or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer
A Phase III Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475, NSC #776864) in Addition to Paclitaxel and Carboplatin for Measurable Stage III or IVA, Stage IVB or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 04, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Procedure, Biological
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase II Study of Tazemetostat (EPZ-6438) in Recurrent or Persistent Endometrioid or Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary, and Recurrent or Persistent Endometrioid Endometrial Adenocarcinoma
A Phase II Study of Tazemetostat (EPZ-6438) in Recurrent or Persistent Endometrioid or Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary, and Recurrent or Persistent Endometrioid Endometrial Adenocarcinoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug
Study Drug: Tazemetostat
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase II Study Comparing Single-Agent Olaparib, Single Agent Cediranib, and the Combinations of Cediranib/Olaparib, Olaparib/Durvalumab (MEDI4736), Cediranib/Durvalumab (MEDI4736), Olaparib/AZD5363 (Capivasertib) in Women With Recurrent, Persistent or Metastatic Endometrial Cancer. A Multi-Arm Trial for Women With Recurrent or Persistent Endometrial Cancer
A Randomized Phase II Study Comparing Single-Agent Olaparib, Single Agent Cediranib, and the Combinations of Cediranib/Olaparib, Olaparib/Durvalumab (MEDI4736), Cediranib/Durvalumab (MEDI4736), Olaparib/AZD5363 (Capivasertib) in Women With Recurrent, Persistent or Metastatic Endometrial Cancer. A Multi-Arm Trial for Women With Recurrent or Persistent Endometrial Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized, Phase II/III Study of Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin and CTEP-Supplied Atezolizumab Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin, CTEP-Supplied Bevacizumab and CTEP-Supplied Atezolizumab Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin and CTEP-Supplied Bevacizumab in Platinum Resistant Ovarian Cancer
A Randomized, Phase II/III Study of Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin and CTEP-Supplied Atezolizumab Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin, CTEP-Supplied Bevacizumab and CTEP-Supplied Atezolizumab Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin and CTEP-Supplied Bevacizumab in Platinum Resistant Ovarian Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 02, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Atezolizumab, Bevacizumab, Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Randomized Phase III, Two-Arm Trial of Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Maintenance Letrozole Versus Letrozole Monotherapy in Patients With Stage II-IV, Primary Low-Grade Serous Carcinoma of the Ovary or Peritoneum
A Randomized Phase III, Two-Arm Trial of Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Maintenance Letrozole Versus Letrozole Monotherapy in Patients With Stage II-IV, Primary Low-Grade Serous Carcinoma of the Ovary or Peritoneum
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 08, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Letrozole, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Phase II Trial Comparing Gemcitabine Monotherapy to Gemcitabine in Combination With AZD 1775 (MK 1775) in Women With Recurrent, Platinum Resistant Epithelial Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Cancers
A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Phase II Trial Comparing Gemcitabine Monotherapy to Gemcitabine in Combination With AZD 1775 (MK 1775) in Women With Recurrent, Platinum Resistant Epithelial Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Cancers
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drugs: Adavosertib, Gemcitabine hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase 2 Study of Cabozantinib in Combination With Nivolumab in Advanced, Recurrent Metastatic Endometrial Cancer
A Randomized Phase 2 Study of Cabozantinib in Combination With Nivolumab in Advanced, Recurrent Metastatic Endometrial Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 28, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Cabozantinib S-malate, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
EMBER: A Phase 1a/1b Study of LY3484356 Administered as Monotherapy and in Combination With Anticancer Therapies for Patients With ER+ Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer and Other Select Non-Breast Cancers
EMBER: A Phase 1a/1b Study of LY3484356 Administered as Monotherapy and in Combination With Anticancer Therapies for Patients With ER+ Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer and Other Select Non-Breast Cancers
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 04, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: LY3484356, Abemaciclib, Everolimus, Alpelisib, Trastuzumab, Aromatase Inhibitor
Study Phase: Phase 1
An Open Label Phase II Trial of Guadecitabine and Pembrolizumab in Platinum Resistant Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
An Open Label Phase II Trial of Guadecitabine and Pembrolizumab in Platinum Resistant Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 20, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Other, Biological
Study Drugs: Guadecitabine, Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase II Trial of Irinotecan Liposome and Bevacizumab in Women With Platinum Resistant Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
A Phase II Trial of Irinotecan Liposome and Bevacizumab in Women With Platinum Resistant Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 19, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Bevacizumab, Irinotecan Sucrosofate
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase III Trial of Cisplatin and Tumor Volume Directed Irradiation Followed by Carboplatin and Paclitaxel vs. Carboplatin and Paclitaxel for Optimally Debulked, Advanced Endometrial Carcinoma
A Randomized Phase III Trial of Cisplatin and Tumor Volume Directed Irradiation Followed by Carboplatin and Paclitaxel vs. Carboplatin and Paclitaxel for Optimally Debulked, Advanced Endometrial Carcinoma
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: October 19, 2021
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Radiation
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
The Efficacy and Safety of Tivozanib in Recurrent, Platinum-Resistant Ovarian, Fallopian Tube or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
The Efficacy and Safety of Tivozanib in Recurrent, Platinum-Resistant Ovarian, Fallopian Tube or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 12, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Tivozanib
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 1/2, Open-Label Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of CRS-207 in Combination With Epacadostat in Adults With Platinum-Resistant Ovarian, Fallopian, or Peritoneal Cancer
A Phase 1/2, Open-Label Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of CRS-207 in Combination With Epacadostat in Adults With Platinum-Resistant Ovarian, Fallopian, or Peritoneal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: April 04, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase I A/B Study of the Folic Acid-Tubulysin Conjugate EC1456 In Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
A Phase I A/B Study of the Folic Acid-Tubulysin Conjugate EC1456 In Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 07, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
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138 Total Publications

Novel PROTACs targeting tissue transglutaminase (TG2) suppress tumorigenicity of ovarian cancer cells.
Novel PROTACs targeting tissue transglutaminase (TG2) suppress tumorigenicity of ovarian cancer cells.
Journal: European journal of medicinal chemistry
Published: August 15, 2025
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