Overview
"Chen's primary area of research focuses on bone marrow transplantation (BMT), a highly complex and specialized aspect of pediatric oncology that, in recent years, has become an accepted form of therapy for an increasingly broad range of cancers. In addition to the myriad ways BMT is currently being utilized at Hopkins, Chen is working to refine novel approaches to the therapy and apply them to some of the toughest cases. ""One hypothesis is that, in patients receiving a transplant using their own stored stem cells, we can induce an immunologic response from their own cells that mimics the graft received from a healthy donor,"" Chen says. ""We're also excited about the ability to foster immune tolerance when the only available healthy donors aren't perfect matches for the patient."" In a quest to solve some of the rarest and most troubling treatment challenges facing pediatric oncology, Chen and fellow pediatric oncologists at Hopkins have joined forces with others around North America in the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Consortium. ""We're trying to develop multi-institutional studies to improve the effectiveness of BMT for cancer. The study we're working on now will help us to understand why some patients relapse in spite of BMT for acute myeloid leukemia,"" says Chen, who chairs the Oncology Strategy Group of this consortium. Chen also immerses himself in several Hopkins-based initiatives. Recently, he was named Chair of the Oncology Clinical Research Review Committee, a group mandated to oversee all patient-oriented research in the comprehensive cancer center to ensure it meets the center's standards of scientific merit and priority. He also chairs the Performance Improvement Committee. This multi-disciplinary group consists of physicians, nurses, and pharmacists who examine practical ways to reduce errors and improve patient outcomes. The committee recently joined forces with Hopkins' information technology professionals to apply a computerized order entry system—even to complex treatment protocols like chemotherapy. ""We've seen an amazing improvement; a number of potential medication errors decreased dramatically,"" Chen says. Currently, the committee is analyzing ways to reduce bloodstream infections in pediatric patients, which can create potentially life-threatening complications. Despite the hectic pace of Chen's professional life, he has managed to find a way to leave behind the stress of his job and bond with his own children. He and his sons began taking Kung Fu classes when his older son began middle school. He's since grown up and left for college, but Chen continues the practice as both a student and a teacher. Regardless of where Chen is, he's never too far removed from the challenges that await him at work. ""Sometimes, in the wee hours of the morning, I suddenly realize why a complication has occurred,"" he says.".
Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglioneuroblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Ganglioneuroblastoma, Leukemia, and Neuroblastoma.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 57 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has participated in 3 clinical trials in the study of Ganglioneuroblastoma.
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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.
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Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center
Dr. Meyer will serve as the lead medical oncologist for adult sarcoma patients, and will focus on building the Adult Sarcoma and Connective Tissue Oncology Program. In collaboration with pediatric oncologist David Loeb, M.D., Ph.D., and orthopaedic surgeon Kristy Weber, M.D., Meyer will bring novel therapies to the clinic for sarcoma patients. Meyer received his bachelors and masters degrees in cell and molecular biology from Stanford University. From there, he joined the Medical Scientist Training Program at Baylor College of Medicine and earned his medical degree followed by a doctorate in immunology. Meyer completed his residency at the University of Maryland and served as chief resident in medicine from 2004-2005. Afterward, he joined our fellowship program in medical oncology and has been working in the laboratory of Jonathan Powell, M.D., Ph.D., on projects relating to the characterization of molecular regulatory pathways involved in T-cell activation and energy. As a third-year fellow, Meyer served as the chief fellow for our Training Programs in Hematology and Medical Oncology and he received a Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology in 2010. Dr. Meyer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglioneuroblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Mesenchymoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, and Ganglioneuroblastoma.
Dennis Priebat is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Priebat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglioneuroblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Mesenchymoma, and Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Karim Boudadi, M.D., is a medical oncologist and hematologist with the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., and an assistant professor in the Department of Oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Listen to Dr. Boudadi’s Cancer Matters podcast episode to learn more about his work. Dr. Boudadi has expertise in treating cancers of the head and neck, including salivary gland cancers, as well as cancers of the esophagus, and bone and soft tissue sarcomas. Having completed dual training in medical oncology and hematology at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Boudadi also treats patients with benign hematologic conditions or non-cancer related blood disorders, such as anemia, low blood counts, bleeding disorders, and clotting disorders. Dr. Boudadi earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI, and went on to serve as a clinical lecturer in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School before joining Johns Hopkins. He then completed dual fellowship training in both hematology and medical oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Boudadi's research during his fellowship focused on prostate cancer and immunotherapy. Dr. Boudadi is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the American College of Physicians, and the American Medical Association. He is also a member of the Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Selection Committee at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Boudadi has extensive clinical trial development experience and has published his work in peer-reviewed journals. His primary research interest is immunotherapy. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Cancer Matters Podcast: Dr. Bill Nelson discussing the treatment of HPV related head and neck cancers, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Podcasts (May 23, 2019). Dr. Boudadi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglioneuroblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Mesenchymoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, and Prostatectomy.
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- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
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- GanglioneuroblastomaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroblastoma.