Expertise in
30
conditions

Dr. Gautam M. Borthakur

Hematology
University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 428, 
Houston, TX 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
30
conditions
University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 428, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Gautam Borthakur is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Borthakur is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 504 peer reviewed articles and participating in 15 clinical trials.

Specialties

Hematology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 428, Houston, TX 77030

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.

15 Clinical Trials

A Phase 2 Study of Fludarabine, Cytarabine, Filgrastim-sndz,Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin and Idarubicin in Newly Diagnosed Core Binding Factor Associated Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
A Phase 2 Study of Fludarabine, Cytarabine, Filgrastim-sndz,Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin and Idarubicin in Newly Diagnosed Core Binding Factor Associated Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: March 30, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other, Biological
Study Drugs: Cytarabine, Decitabine, Filgrastim, Fludarabine, Gemtuzumab, Idarubicin
Study Phase: Phase 2
Phase I/II Study of Oral ONC201 in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Acute Leukemias and High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Phase I/II Study of Oral ONC201 in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Acute Leukemias and High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: August 20, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: ONC201, Cytarabine
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Tamibarotene in Combination With Venetoclax and Azacitidine in Previously Untreated Adult Patients Selected for RARA-positive AML Who Are Ineligible for Standard Induction Therapy
Tamibarotene in Combination With Venetoclax and Azacitidine in Previously Untreated Adult Patients Selected for RARA-positive AML Who Are Ineligible for Standard Induction Therapy
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: February 24, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Tamibarotene, Venetoclax, Azacitidine
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 1 Study of NKX101, an Activating Chimeric Receptor Natural Killer Cell Therapy, in Subjects With Hematological Malignancies or Dysplasias
A Phase 1 Study of NKX101, an Activating Chimeric Receptor Natural Killer Cell Therapy, in Subjects With Hematological Malignancies or Dysplasias
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 27, 2024
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: Allogeneic NKG2D-Targeted CAR-Natural Killer T Cells
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase I/II Open-label, Dose Escalation Study to Investigate the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Clinical Activity of GSK525762 in Subjects With Relapsed, Refractory Hematologic Malignancies
A Phase I/II Open-label, Dose Escalation Study to Investigate the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Clinical Activity of GSK525762 in Subjects With Relapsed, Refractory Hematologic Malignancies
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 01, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase I Combination Study of CYC065 and Venetoclax in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia or Myelodysplastic Syndromes
A Phase I Combination Study of CYC065 and Venetoclax in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia or Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 19, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: CYC065, Venetoclax
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase 1 Trial to Investigate the Safety, Pharmacokinetic Profiles and the Efficacy of Tinostamustine, a First-in-Class Alkylating Histone Deacetylase Inhibition (HDACi) Fusion Molecule, in Relapsed/Refractory Hematologic Malignancies
A Phase 1 Trial to Investigate the Safety, Pharmacokinetic Profiles and the Efficacy of Tinostamustine, a First-in-Class Alkylating Histone Deacetylase Inhibition (HDACi) Fusion Molecule, in Relapsed/Refractory Hematologic Malignancies
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 25, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Tinostamustine
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase Ib Study of RVU120 (SEL120) in Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia or High-risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome
A Phase Ib Study of RVU120 (SEL120) in Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia or High-risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: February 14, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: RVU120
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase 1/2, Open Label, Multicenter Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of Fadraciclib (CYC065), an Oral CDK 2/9 Inhibitor, in Subjects With Leukemias or Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
A Phase 1/2, Open Label, Multicenter Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of Fadraciclib (CYC065), an Oral CDK 2/9 Inhibitor, in Subjects With Leukemias or Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
Enrollment Status: Suspended
Publish Date: February 08, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Fadraciclib
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase IIa Study of BL-8040 in Combination With Nelarabine for Relapsed or Refractory T-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/ Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
A Phase IIa Study of BL-8040 in Combination With Nelarabine for Relapsed or Refractory T-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/ Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 31, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: BL-8040 CD34-Positive Hematopoietic Cells, Nelarabine
Study Phase: Phase 2
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504 Total Publications

Long-term follow-up of oral decitabine/cedazuridine plus venetoclax for older or unfit patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia.
Long-term follow-up of oral decitabine/cedazuridine plus venetoclax for older or unfit patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia.
Journal: Haematologica
Published: April 22, 2026
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While Dr. Gautam M. Borthakur is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Leukemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

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