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Brian Rini, MD, Oncology, Nashville, TN

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Oncology Nashville, TN

Genitourinary Oncology, Hematologic Oncology

Brian Rini, MD, FASCO Professor of Medicine Chief of Clinical Trials Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

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  • Office

    3601 21st Ave S
    Nashville, TN 37232
    Phone+1 615-936-2000

Summary

  • Dr. Brian Rini is an oncologist in Nashville, TN and is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine and has been in practice 22 years. He specializes in genitourinary oncology and hematologic oncology and is experienced in neuro-oncology, amyloidosis, hematologic oncology, breast cancer, and renal cell carcinoma.

Education & Training

  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1998 - 2001
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1998
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 1995
  • University of Notre Dame
    University of Notre DameBA, 1987 - 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2001 - Present
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2005 - 2021
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2020 - 2020
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1995 - 2002
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Professional Excellence 2011
  • Outstanding Mentor ASCO/AACR Workshop on Methods, 2011
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Publisher Correction: Clinical Activity and Molecular Correlates of Response to Atezolizumab Alone or in Combination with Bevacizumab Versus Sunitinib in Renal Cell Ca...  
    Michael B Atkins, Mario Sznol, Robert J Motzer, Richard W Joseph, Thomas Hutson, John Hainsworth, W Kimryn Rathmell, Brian I Rini, David F McDermott, Toni K Choueiri, ..., Nature
  • The Association Between Facility Case Volume and Overall Survival in Patients with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma in the Targeted Therapy Era  
    Timothy Gilligan, Jorge A Garcia, Brian I Rini, Urologic Oncology
  • Treatment Selection for Men with Metastatic Prostate Cancer Who Progress on Upfront Chemo‐Hormonal Therapy  
    Vadim Koshkin, Prateek Mendiratta, Brian I Rini, Pedro Barata, Christos Kyriakopoulos, Hamid Emamekhoo, Timothy Gilligan, The Prostate
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • An observational study of metastatic renal cell carcinoma patients prior to initiation of initial systemic therapy.
    Elizabeth R. Plimack, Cheryl Nemec, Paul Elson, Cristina Suarez, Tanya B Dorff, James M. G. Larkin, Cecilia McAleer, Isaac Nunez, Rosalie Anne Fisher, and Brian I. Rini, Asco Meeting Abstract
  • Phase III AXIS trial of axitinib versus sorafenib in metastatic renal cell carcinoma: Updated results among cytokine-treated patients.
    M. Dror Michaelson, Brian I. Rini, Bernard J. Escudier, Joseph Clark, Bruce Redman, Jamal Christo Tarazi, Brad Rosbrook, Sinil Kim, and Robert John Motzer, Asco Meeting Abstracts May 30, 2012:4546
  • Characteristics of long-term and short-term survivors of metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) treated with targeted therapy: Results from the International mRCC Data...
    Wanling Xie, Toni K. Choueiri, Jae-Lyun Lee, Lauren Christine Harshman, Georg A. Bjarnason, Jennifer J. Knox, Mary J. MacKenzie, Lori Wood, Ulka N. Vaishampayan, Takes..., Asco Meeting Abstracts May 30, 2012:4538
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Lectures

  • Atezolizumab (atezo) + bevacizumab (bev) versus sunitinib (sun) in pts with untreated metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) and sarcomatoid (sarc) histology: IMmotion... 
    2019 ASCO Annual Meeting - 6/1/2019
  • Pembrolizumab (pembro) plus axitinib (axi) versus sunitinib as first-line therapy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC): Outcomes in the combined IMDC intermediat... 
    2019 ASCO Annual Meeting - 6/1/2019
  • Cell Carcinoma: Bridging the Gap between Evidence and Clinical Practice. 
    Canton, Ohio
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Other

  • Kidney cancer: Does hypothyroidism predict clinical outcome? 
    Rini B, Nat Rev Urol. 2011 Jan;8(1):10-1. PMID: 21116300
  • Editorial comment. 
    Rini BI, Shah SN, Urology. 2010 May;75(5):1114-5
  • Editorial Comment. 
    Campbell SC, Rini BI, J Urol. 182(6):2599-600
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Press Mentions

  • Belzutifan vs Everolimus Trial Data in Advanced RCC Care
    Belzutifan vs Everolimus Trial Data in Advanced RCC CareOctober 30th, 2024
  • New Schizophrenia Treatment; The Increase in Stroke Incidence; TikTok Claims About Mucinex and Pregnancy; Plus Other News Stories with VUMC Sources
    New Schizophrenia Treatment; The Increase in Stroke Incidence; TikTok Claims About Mucinex and Pregnancy; Plus Other News Stories with VUMC SourcesOctober 9th, 2024
  • The Misery of Ragweed Season; Safe Firearms Storage to Protect Children; Shingles in People Under 50; Plus Other News Stories with VUMC Sources
    The Misery of Ragweed Season; Safe Firearms Storage to Protect Children; Shingles in People Under 50; Plus Other News Stories with VUMC SourcesSeptember 13th, 2024
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Grant Support

  • Therapeutic Modulation Of Cox-2-Induced Immunosuppression In Metastatic RCCNational Cancer Institute2007–2008

Professional Memberships