Experienced in Richter Syndrome

Dr. Pierluigi Porcu

Oncology | Hematology Oncology | Hematology
Jefferson University Physicians
925 Chestnut St, Suite 3, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Experienced in Richter Syndrome
Jefferson University Physicians
925 Chestnut St, Suite 3, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Overview

Pierluigi Porcu is an Oncologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Porcu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are T-Cell Lymphoma, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Mycosis Fungoides, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 152 peer reviewed articles and participating in 11 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Oncology
Hematology Oncology
Hematology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in OH
Hospital Affiliations
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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  • HMO
  • POS
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  • HMO
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • POS
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Locations

JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS
925 Chestnut St, Suite 3, Philadelphia, PA 19107

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.

11 Clinical Trials

A Phase 1/2 Trial of Durvalumab (MEDI4736) When Given as a Single Agent or in Combination With Lenalidomide in Patients With Relapsed/ Refractory Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma, Including Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma
A Phase 1/2 Trial of Durvalumab (MEDI4736) When Given as a Single Agent or in Combination With Lenalidomide in Patients With Relapsed/ Refractory Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma, Including Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 18, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Other, Drug
Study Drugs: Durvalumab, Lenalidomide
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Nivolumab With Standard of Care Chemotherapy for the First Line Treatment of Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma
Nivolumab With Standard of Care Chemotherapy for the First Line Treatment of Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 29, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Nivolumab+EPOCH
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase 2, Open-Label Study of BGB-A317 in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Mature T- and NK-cell Neoplasms
A Phase 2, Open-Label Study of BGB-A317 in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Mature T- and NK-cell Neoplasms
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 26, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Tislelizumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2 Open-Label Single-Arm Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Loncastuximab Tesirine in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) (LOTIS-2)
A Phase 2 Open-Label Single-Arm Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Loncastuximab Tesirine in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) (LOTIS-2)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 29, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Loncastuximab tesirine
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multicenter Phase I Study of Ibrutinib in Relapsed and Refractory T-cell Lymphoma
A Multicenter Phase I Study of Ibrutinib in Relapsed and Refractory T-cell Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 09, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Ibrutinib
Study Phase: Phase 1
SOLAR: A Phase 2, Randomized, Open-label, Parallel-group, Active Comparator, Multi-center Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Cobomarsen (MRG-106) in Subjects With Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Mycosis Fungoides (MF) Subtype
SOLAR: A Phase 2, Randomized, Open-label, Parallel-group, Active Comparator, Multi-center Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Cobomarsen (MRG-106) in Subjects With Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Mycosis Fungoides (MF) Subtype
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: April 08, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase I Trial of Brentuximab Vedotin in Combination With Lenalidomide in Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
A Phase I Trial of Brentuximab Vedotin in Combination With Lenalidomide in Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 17, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Brentuximab vedotin, Lenalidomide
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase I/II Study Of Gemcitabine And Bendamustine In Patients With Relapsed Or Refractory Hodgkin's Lymphoma
A Phase I/II Study Of Gemcitabine And Bendamustine In Patients With Relapsed Or Refractory Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 19, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase 1 Dose-ranging Study to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of MRG-106 Following Local Intratumoral, Subcutaneous, and Intravenous Administration in Subjects With Various Lymphomas and Leukemias
A Phase 1 Dose-ranging Study to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of MRG-106 Following Local Intratumoral, Subcutaneous, and Intravenous Administration in Subjects With Various Lymphomas and Leukemias
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 23, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase 2 Open Label Study to Investigate the Safety and Clinical Activity of Autologous EBV-specific T Cells (CMD-003) for the Treatment of Patients With EBV Positive Lymphomas
A Phase 2 Open Label Study to Investigate the Safety and Clinical Activity of Autologous EBV-specific T Cells (CMD-003) for the Treatment of Patients With EBV Positive Lymphomas
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: March 26, 2019
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2 Single Arm Study to Investigate the Efficacy of Autologous EBV-specific T-cells for the Treatment of Patients With Aggressive EBV Positive Extranodal NK/T-cell Lymphoma (ENKTCL)
A Phase 2 Single Arm Study to Investigate the Efficacy of Autologous EBV-specific T-cells for the Treatment of Patients With Aggressive EBV Positive Extranodal NK/T-cell Lymphoma (ENKTCL)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: March 13, 2019
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Phase: Phase 2
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152 Total Publications

Primary central nervous system lymphoma: Predictors of response to induction therapy and patterns of progression.
Primary central nervous system lymphoma: Predictors of response to induction therapy and patterns of progression.
Journal: Neuro-oncology advances
Published: June 27, 2025
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