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Hematology and Medical Oncology

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Olatunji Alese MD

  • Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology
    Associate Professor
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Overview

A board certified medical oncologist, Dr. Alese specializes in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, particularly colorectal cancer. He joined the clinical staff at Winship Cancer Institute as a practicing physician in July 2015.<br /><br />Dr. Alese serves as director of gastrointestinal oncology at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.<br /><br />Dr. Alese is a member of the Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics research program at Winship Cancer Institute. He previously served on the Advisory Group of ASCO International Affairs Committee, and he is a member of several professional organizations.<br /><br />Dr. Alese received his MD from University of Ibadan, Nigeria in 2000. His postgraduate medical education included residency training at University College Hospital in Nigeria and New York Medical College - Metropolitan Hospital Center. He completed his fellowship in hematology/oncology at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.<br /><br />Dr. Alese's research focuses on colorectal cancer and health disparities.<br /><br />Dr. Alese has several awards including the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) International Development and Education Award (IDEA), and ECOG Foundation/Paul Carbone, MD Fellowship award. A previous German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) scholar, his additional distinctions and awards include University of Ibadan Skilled Hands Award, UICC International Cancer Technology Transfer Fellowship, European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) TRU Visit Grant, and 2014 ASCO Merit award.

Academic Appointment

  • Associate Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Degrees

  • MD from University of Ibadan, Ibadan

Research

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