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Office
9500 Euclid Ave
CA-60
Cleveland, OH 44195Phone+1 216-445-9840
Summary
- Dr. Aaron Gerds completed his undergraduate degree with honors (B.A. in biology and chemistry) at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. He then obtained his M.D. from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Gerds stayed at Loyola University Hospital for his Internal Medicine residency training where he also served as chief resident. This is when he first became interested in hematology while analyzing the results of clinical trials under the mentorship of Dr. Patrick Stiff. This experience led him to pursue a master’s degree in clinical research methods and epidemiology during residency. Dr. Gerds then went to Seattle where he completed his hematology/oncology fellowship at the University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. During his fellowship, he was awarded the ASBMT’s New Investigator Award. Under the mentorship of Drs. Joachim Deeg and Bart Scott, Dr. Gerds subspecialized in treating patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) such as polycythemia vera (PV), essential thrombocythemia (ET), myelofibrosis (MF), as well as myelodsyplastic syndromes (MDS) and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML), with a special emphasis on allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation. Dr. Gerds is also an active member of the American Society of Hematology, participating in both the Advocacy Leadership Institute and Clinical Research Training Institute, as well as serving on the Test Materials Development Committee. As Assistant Professor in Medicine (Hematology and Medical Oncology) at the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Dr. Gerds serves as the principle investigator for a number of clinical trials for the treatment of MPNs, and is focused on developing novel therapies for these patients.
Education & Training
- University of WashingtonFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2010 - 2013
- Loyola University ChicagoMSc, Clinical Research Methods and Epidemiology, 2008 - 2011
- Loyola University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2010
- Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 2006
- Hope CollegeB.A., Biology and Chemistry, Cum Laude, 1998 - 2002
Certifications & Licensure
- OH State Medical License 2013 - 2025
- WA State Medical License 2010 - 2014
- IL State Medical License 2006 - 2011
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- New Investigator Award American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation, 2013
- Scholar, Clinical Research Training Course American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation, 2012
- Alpha Omega Alpha Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, 2010
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Clinical Trials
- Feasibility and Outcomes of Allogeneic HCT Compared to Chemotherapy in Older AML Patients Start of enrollment: 2013 Jul 19
- Allo vs Hypomethylating/Best Supportive Care in MDS (BMTCTN1102) Start of enrollment: 2013 Dec 16
- The National Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Study Start of enrollment: 2016 Jun 13
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 54 citationsHaematopoietic cell transplantation for blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm: a North American multicentre collaborative studyMohamed A. Kharfan-Dabaja, Monzr M. Al Malki, Uday Deotare, Renju V. Raj, Najla El-Jurdi
British Journal of Haematology. 2017-12-01 - 55 citationsMomelotinib versus danazol in symptomatic patients with anaemia and myelofibrosis (MOMENTUM): results from an international, double-blind, randomised, controlled, phas...Srdan Verstovsek, Aaron T Gerds, Alessandro M Vannucchi, Haifa Kathrin Al-Ali, David Lavie
Lancet. 2023-01-28 - 5 citationsRuxolitinib Re-Treatment in Patients with Myelofibrosis: Real-World Evidence on Patient Characteristics and Outcomes.Aaron T Gerds, Jingbo Yu, Robyn M Scherber, Dilan Paranagama, Jonathan K Kish
Acta Haematologica. 2022-01-01
Journal Articles
- Effect of Bone Marrow CD34+Cells and T-cell Subsets on Clinical Outcomes After Myeloablative Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell TransplantationDeepa Jagadeesh, Matt Kalaycio, Brian Bolwell, Betty K Hamilton, Brian Hill, Brad Pohlman, Robert Dean, Navneet S Majhail, Sagar S Patel, Rabi Hanna, Aaron T Gerds, Ro..., Nature
- Lactone synthesis via biotransformations of Gamma-hydroxyamidesTaylor, S.K., Arnold, C.R., Gerds A.T., Ide, N.D., Law K.M., Kling, D.L., Pridgeon M.G., Simons, L.J., Vyvyan, J.R., Yamaoka, J.S., Liao, M.K., Goyne, T.E., Tetrahedron: Asymmetry, 1/1/2004
Abstracts/Posters
- Are Racial Disparities in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Clinical Trial Enrollment Associated with Comorbidities and/or Organ Dysfunction?Aaron T. Gerds, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting - Orlando, FL, 12/8/2019
- Determinants of "fitness" for Intensive Therapy Among Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) PatientsAaron T. Gerds, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/9/2019
- Phase 2 Study of Luspatercept in Patients with Myelofibrosis-Associated AnemiaAaron T. Gerds, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/9/2019
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Lectures
- Disease and Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Myelofibrosis Enrolled in the MOST Study61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting - Orlando, FL - 12/7/2019
- Defining Treatment Strategies for MDS/MPN Overlap Syndromes61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting - Orlando, FL - 12/7/2019
- Social Media for the Hematologist: Today and in the Future60th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting - 12/2/2018
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Other
- Cleveland Clinic shares how Twitter is helping save time and connect with patients. Read my perspective article in ASH Clinical NewsAaron Gerds
https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/twitter-isnt-just-for-millennials/ - New NCCN guidelines for MPNs include use on ruxolitinib but not molecular testingConsult QD
https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/2017/02/diagnostic-treatment-guidelines-established-myeloproliferative-neoplasms - Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for MyelofibrosisGerds, AT, Scott, BL, Deeg, HJ, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: Clinician's Guide for Apple iOS (Version 8.1), Mesa, Kiladjian, Harris
http://g2npublishing.com/mpn/
1/1/2014
Press Mentions
- Dr. Gerds Discusses Patterns of Disease Progression in Low-Risk MyelofibrosisJuly 10th, 2024
- AML Research from ASH 2022: Novel Combinations and Evidence That “Less Is More”February 8th, 2023
- Momelotinib Maintains Superiority over Danazol for Myelofibrosis with AnemiaDecember 14th, 2022
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- Profilehttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/17946-aaron-gerds
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