Osama Elzaafarany
Moffitt Cancer Center
12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
Tampa, FL 

Overview

As a dedicated neuro-oncology fellow at Moffitt Cancer Center, I am passionate about advancing cancer care through clinical expertise, innovative research, and patient advocacy. My journey began in Egypt, where I completed my residency in clinical oncology at Alexandria University Hospitals (2008–2011), laying the foundation for my career in oncology. I later earned a Doctorate in Clinical Oncology from Alexandria University in 2019, further solidifying my commitment to tackling complex challenges in cancer treatment.

My research focuses on glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in oncology, and reducing treatment-related toxicities. During my time in Dr. Purow’s laboratory at the University of Virginia, I conducted bench research testing in vitro single-agent and combination therapies in glioblastoma and melanoma. I gained expertise in complex co-culture assays and cell culture techniques, with readouts including viability and luciferase assays. Notably, I identified an unexpected single-agent toxicity of high-concentration niacin against melanoma cells, a finding that holds potential for future therapeutic exploration.

Beyond my clinical and research endeavors, I am a strong advocate for patient education. I founded a YouTube channel aimed at educating Arabic-speaking cancer patients, which has grown into a vital resource with over 3.3 million views and 44.400 subscribers.

His top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis, Glioma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency
Alexandria University Hopsitals
Specialties
Hematology Oncology
Oncology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in FL
Training License in VA
Hospital Affiliations
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center And Research Institute
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Moffitt Cancer Center
12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
Other Locations
1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Elzaafarany 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.

Glioblastoma
Glioma
Brain Tumor
Spinal Tumor

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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