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.

Fellowship Program

The Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship Program offered by Emory University School of Medicine and Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University provides clinical and research training in hematology and medical oncology.

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 provides expert review of the latest procedures, technology, and medical treatments for patients with gastrointestinal cancer. National guidelines will also be reviewed. Additionally, there will be case-based discussions incorporating multi-disciplinary care approaches, novel, recently FDA-approved drugs, and clinical trial eligibility.

The 13th annual Winship Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium will be held on October 12, 2024 at the JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead. Registration is open. Contact Program Coordinator Richard Marshall via email for more information.

Graphic for 2024 Winship Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium.

News

Winship News

Study: Prioritizing children’s health could influence election results nationally Sep. 27, 2024

A new multi-institution study found national political candidates miss an opportunity to sway voters by failing to prioritize the health of a key population: children.

Emory researchers part of $39.5M effort to revolutionize drug efficacy, safety Sep. 26, 2024

A newly announced research effort aims to make medications safer and more effective by studying the environmental, genetic and lifestyle factors that contribute to both drug efficacy and negative drug interactions.

Emory nursing school receives $1.6 million grant to study dementia care disparities in nursing homes Sep. 25, 2024

The National Institute on Aging has awarded a $1.6 million, four-year R01 grant to the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing to investigate the role of Alzheimer’s Special Care Units in reducing racial and ethnic disparities in dementia care within nursing homes.

Events

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