Advanced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)

Dr. Muhammad M. Furqan

Oncology | Hematology
State University Of Iowa
200 Hawkins Dr, 
Iowa City, IA 
Accepting New Patients
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Advanced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
State University Of Iowa
200 Hawkins Dr, 
Iowa City, IA 
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Overview

Muhammad Furqan is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Furqan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Thymectomy. Dr. Furqan is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 83 peer reviewed articles and participating in 19 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Oncology
Hematology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in IA
Hospital Affiliations
Allen Hospital
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down
University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Urdu
Gender
Male

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Locations

STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242

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.

19 Clinical Trials

Adjuvant Lung Cancer Enrichment Marker Identification and Sequencing Trial (ALCHEMIST)
Adjuvant Lung Cancer Enrichment Marker Identification and Sequencing Trial (ALCHEMIST)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 06, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Biological, Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study Comparing Niraparib Plus Pembrolizumab Versus Placebo Plus Pembrolizumab as Maintenance Therapy in Participants Whose Disease Has Remained Stable or Responded to First-Line Platinum -Based Chemotherapy With Pembrolizumab for Stage IIIB/IIIC or IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (ZEAL-1L)
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study Comparing Niraparib Plus Pembrolizumab Versus Placebo Plus Pembrolizumab as Maintenance Therapy in Participants Whose Disease Has Remained Stable or Responded to First-Line Platinum -Based Chemotherapy With Pembrolizumab for Stage IIIB/IIIC or IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (ZEAL-1L)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Niraparib, Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Open Label Phase 2/3 Study Comparing Cobolimab + Dostarlimab + Docetaxel To Dostarlimab + Docetaxel To Docetaxel Alone In Participants With Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Who Have Progressed On Prior Anti-PD-(L)1 Therapy And Chemotherapy (COSTAR Lung)
A Randomized, Open Label Phase 2/3 Study Comparing Cobolimab + Dostarlimab + Docetaxel To Dostarlimab + Docetaxel To Docetaxel Alone In Participants With Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Who Have Progressed On Prior Anti-PD-(L)1 Therapy And Chemotherapy (COSTAR Lung)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 26, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Cobolimab, Dostarlimab, Docetaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
Randomized Study of Erlotinib Vs Observation in Patients With Completely Resected Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Randomized Study of Erlotinib Vs Observation in Patients With Completely Resected Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Erlotinib Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 3
Adjuvant Nivolumab in Resected Lung Cancers (ANVIL)-A Randomized Phase III Study of Nivolumab After Surgical Resection and Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
Adjuvant Nivolumab in Resected Lung Cancers (ANVIL)-A Randomized Phase III Study of Nivolumab After Surgical Resection and Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological, Other
Study Drug: Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase II Trial of Cabozantinib and Cabozantinib Plus Nivolumab Versus Standard Chemotherapy in Patients With Previously Treated Non-Squamous NSCLC
A Randomized Phase II Trial of Cabozantinib and Cabozantinib Plus Nivolumab Versus Standard Chemotherapy in Patients With Previously Treated Non-Squamous NSCLC
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Cabozantinib S-malate, Docetaxel, Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, Nab-paclitaxel, Nivolumab, Paclitaxel, Ramucirumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
EA5163/S1709 INSIGNA : A Randomized, Phase III Study of Firstline Immunotherapy Alone or in Combination With Chemotherapy in Induction/Maintenance or Postprogression in Advanced Nonsquamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) With Immunobiomarker SIGNature-Driven Analysis
EA5163/S1709 INSIGNA : A Randomized, Phase III Study of Firstline Immunotherapy Alone or in Combination With Chemotherapy in Induction/Maintenance or Postprogression in Advanced Nonsquamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) With Immunobiomarker SIGNature-Driven Analysis
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Pembrolizumab, Pemetrexed
Study Phase: Phase 3
QUILT-3.055: A Phase IIb, Multicohort, Open-Label Study of Combination Immunotherapies in Patients Who Have Previously Received Treatment With PD-1/PD-L1 Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
QUILT-3.055: A Phase IIb, Multicohort, Open-Label Study of Combination Immunotherapies in Patients Who Have Previously Received Treatment With PD-1/PD-L1 Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: N-803, Pembrolizumab, Nivolumab, Atezolizumab, Avelumab, Durvalumab, PD-L1 t-haNK
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2 Trial of Pharmacological Ascorbate With Concurrent Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
A Phase 2 Trial of Pharmacological Ascorbate With Concurrent Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 05, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Radiation Therapy, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin, Ascorbic Acid
Study Phase: Phase 2
Alleviation by NIAGEN of Persistent Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Cancer Survivors
Alleviation by NIAGEN of Persistent Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Cancer Survivors
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 30, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Nicotinamide riboside
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase III Randomized Study of Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab Versus Nivolumab for Previously Treated Patients With Stage IV Squamous Cell Lung Cancer and No Matching Biomarker (Lung-Map Sub-Study)
A Phase III Randomized Study of Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab Versus Nivolumab for Previously Treated Patients With Stage IV Squamous Cell Lung Cancer and No Matching Biomarker (Lung-Map Sub-Study)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 21, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Biological
Study Drugs: Ipilimumab, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
JUNIPER: A Randomized Phase 3 Study of Abemaciclib Plus Best Supportive Care Versus Erlotinib Plus Best Supportive Care in Patients With Stage IV NSCLC With a Detectable KRAS Mutation Who Have Progressed After Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
JUNIPER: A Randomized Phase 3 Study of Abemaciclib Plus Best Supportive Care Versus Erlotinib Plus Best Supportive Care in Patients With Stage IV NSCLC With a Detectable KRAS Mutation Who Have Progressed After Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Abemaciclib, Erlotinib
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase II Randomized Study of Ramucirumab Plus MK3475 (Pembrolizumab) Versus Standard of Care for Patients Previously Treated With Immunotherapy for Stage IV or Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (Lung-MAP Non-Matched Sub-Study)
A Phase II Randomized Study of Ramucirumab Plus MK3475 (Pembrolizumab) Versus Standard of Care for Patients Previously Treated With Immunotherapy for Stage IV or Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (Lung-MAP Non-Matched Sub-Study)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 03, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Docetaxel, Gemcitabine, Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, Pembrolizumab, Pemetrexed, Pemetrexed Disodium, Ramucirumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase II, Multicenter Study of Oral MET Inhibitor INC280 in Adult Patients With EGFR Wild-type (wt), Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (Geometry Mono-1)
A Phase II, Multicenter Study of Oral MET Inhibitor INC280 in Adult Patients With EGFR Wild-type (wt), Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (Geometry Mono-1)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 20, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: INC280
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 1b/2a Pilot Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Autologous T-Cells Expressing Enhanced TCRs (T Cell Receptors) Specific for NY-ESO-1/LAGE-1a (GSK3377794) Alone, or in Combination With Pembrolizumab in HLA-A2+ Participants With NY-ESO-1- or LAGE-1a-Positive Advanced or Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
A Phase 1b/2a Pilot Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Autologous T-Cells Expressing Enhanced TCRs (T Cell Receptors) Specific for NY-ESO-1/LAGE-1a (GSK3377794) Alone, or in Combination With Pembrolizumab in HLA-A2+ Participants With NY-ESO-1- or LAGE-1a-Positive Advanced or Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: February 23, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Letetresgene autoleucel, Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Biomarker-Driven Master Protocol for Previously Treated Squamous Cell Lung Cancer (Lung-Map)
A Biomarker-Driven Master Protocol for Previously Treated Squamous Cell Lung Cancer (Lung-Map)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 01, 2023
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug, Other
A Phase II Study of Talazoparib (BMN 673) in Patients With Homologous Recombination Repair Deficiency Positive Stage IV Squamous Cell Lung Cancer (Lung-Map Sub-Study)
A Phase II Study of Talazoparib (BMN 673) in Patients With Homologous Recombination Repair Deficiency Positive Stage IV Squamous Cell Lung Cancer (Lung-Map Sub-Study)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 23, 2021
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Talazoparib
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase II Study of Palbociclib for Previously Treated Cell Cycle Gene Alteration Positive Patients With Stage IV Squamous Cell Lung Cancer (Lung-Map Sub-Study)
A Phase II Study of Palbociclib for Previously Treated Cell Cycle Gene Alteration Positive Patients With Stage IV Squamous Cell Lung Cancer (Lung-Map Sub-Study)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 27, 2021
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drugs: Docetaxel, Palbociclib
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Randomized Phase 2 Trial of AM0010 in Combination With Pembrolizumab vs. Pembrolizumab Alone as First-Line (1L) Therapy in Patients With Stage IV / Metastatic Wild Type (WT) Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Tumors With High Expression of PD-L1 (> 50%)
A Randomized Phase 2 Trial of AM0010 in Combination With Pembrolizumab vs. Pembrolizumab Alone as First-Line (1L) Therapy in Patients With Stage IV / Metastatic Wild Type (WT) Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Tumors With High Expression of PD-L1 (> 50%)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: January 20, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 2
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83 Total Publications

Managing Heart Failure in Complex Adult Congenital Heart Disease.
Managing Heart Failure in Complex Adult Congenital Heart Disease.
Journal: Cardiology in review
Published: May 14, 2025
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