Hematology and Medical Oncology

As part of Emory University School of Medicine and Winship Cancer Institute, the faculty in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology are leaders in cancer research activity, providing the latest therapies for patient care, and training the next generation of hematologists and medical oncologists.

Welcome to Hematology and Medical Oncology

The Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology is focused on clinical and basic research, education, and delivering outstanding hematology and oncology clinical services to patients.

Message from the Chair

Dr. Sagar Lonial with patient in clinic room

Divisions

Research Areas

Our faculty consist of clinical and basic science investigators who conduct a broad range of basic, translational and clinical research on a variety of human malignancies. Through novel discoveries, we are leading the way to a better understanding and improved detection and treatment of cancer.

Molecular biologist Georgia Chen, PhD with colleague in her laboratory.

Fellowship Program

The Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship Program offered by Emory University School of Medicine and Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is a 3-year ACGME-accredited graduate medical education program.

Medical oncology fellows walking down hall on inpatient floor.

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is Georgia's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and serves as the coordinating center for cancer research, education and care throughout Emory University.

Upcoming Symposium

The Winship Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium includes a series of interactive case-based presentations and didactic lectures. The symposium will have expert review of the latest procedures, technology and medical treatments for GI cancer patients. The 11th annual Winship Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium will be held in-person and virtually on Saturday, October 8, 2022.

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Graphic for 2022 Winship Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium.

News

Winship News

Study shows COVID-19 vaccines much less effective for some patients Jun. 14, 2022

Winship Cancer Institute researchers have found that COVID-19 vaccines are much less effective for patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Many of these patients produced low or no antibodies that bind or neutralize SARS-CoV-2 and variants such as Omicron.

Winship receives $11 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to improve immunotherapy for lung cancer Jun. 1, 2022

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University has been awarded a P01 program project grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), nearly $11 million dollars over five years, to support research aimed at improving the effectiveness of immunotherapy for lung cancer in patients.

Honorary doctor of humane letters: Louise R. Glenn May. 6, 2022

The profound generosity of Louise R. “Lou” Glenn, a founding trustee of The Wilbur and Hilda Glenn Family Foundation and a steadfast supporter of Emory’s Winship Cancer Institute, led to the establishment of the Glenn Family Breast Center.

Events

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