Overview
Dr. Jenkins obtained his Bachelor's degree in biology at the University of Virginia in 2002 and his MD/PhD at the Medical University of South Carolina in 2012. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital in 2014 and his clinical oncology training in the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center in 2017. He conducted his post-doctoral research in Dr. David Barbie's lab at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute where he developed a novel platform to study ex vivo response to PD1- blockade using organotypic tumor spheroids. In 2018, he joined the faculty at the MGH Cancer Center in the Center for Melanoma and Center for Cancer Research and was an Associate Member of the Cancer Program at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. Dr. Jenkins was the inaugural Termeer Early Career Investigator in Systems Pharmacology, and member of the Laboratory for Systems Pharmacology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Jenkins returned to MUSC in 2025 as the Cecilia and Vincent Peng Endowed Chair in Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology with appointments in the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, and Department of Pharmacology \& Immunology. The Jenkins laboratory studies mechanisms of response and resistance to immune checkpoint blockade and adoptive cellular therapy with a focus on developing rational combination therapies to overcome resistance to cancer immunotherapy.
Dr. Jenkins is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Niemann-Pick Disease, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, and Melanoma of the Eye.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 65 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
86 Jonathan Lucas St, 86 Jonathan Lucas St, Charleston, SC 29425
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Jenkins 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.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Russell W. Jenkins
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Russell W. Jenkins?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Russell W. Jenkins by calling their office at 843-792-9300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Russell W. Jenkins a top-rated expert for Melanoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Russell W. Jenkins is classified as an Distinguished expert for Melanoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Russell W. Jenkins specialize in?
While Dr. Russell W. Jenkins is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Niemann-Pick Disease, and Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. Russell W. Jenkins participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Russell W. Jenkins has published 65 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Russell W. Jenkins's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Russell W. Jenkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Russell W. Jenkins accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-9300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- MelanomaDr. Jenkins isDistinguished. Learn about Melanoma.
- Experienced
- HistiocytosisDr. Jenkins isExperienced. Learn about Histiocytosis.
- LiposarcomaDr. Jenkins isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Jenkins isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- Metastatic Uveal MelanomaDr. Jenkins isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.
- Niemann-Pick DiseaseDr. Jenkins isExperienced. Learn about Niemann-Pick Disease.
- Non-Langerhans-Cell HistiocytosisDr. Jenkins isExperienced. Learn about Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis.