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Alex Adjei, MD, Oncology, Cleveland, OH

AlexA.AdjeiMDPhD, FACP, FASCO

Oncology Cleveland, OH

Thoracic Cancer, Clinical Pharmacology

Chief, Enterprise Cancer Institute Director, Taussig Cancer Center

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  • Office

    9500 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44195
    Phone+1 507-244-0496

Summary

  • Dr. Alex Adjei is an oncologist in Cleveland, OH and is the Director of the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center across all its campuses in Ohio, Florida, Abu Dhabi and London

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1992 - 1995
  • Howard University
    Howard UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1992
  • University of Ghana Medical School
    University of Ghana Medical SchoolClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2024 - 2027
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2024 - 2027
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2007 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2018

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • Copanlisib in Combination with Nivolumab in Subjects with Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma and Primary Mediastinal Large B-Cell Lymphoma: A Phase 2 Study
    Alex A Adjei, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/9/2019
  • Trial in Progress: Phase I Dose-Escalation and Dose-Expansion Trial of a Novel Glutaminase Inhibitor (CB-839 HCl) in Combination with Carfilzomib and Dexamethasone in ...
    Alex A Adjei, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/8/2019

Lectures

  • Phase 1b multi-indication study of the antibody drug conjugate anetumab ravtansine in patients with mesothelin-expressing advanced or recurrent malignancies. 
    2018 ASCO Annual Meeting - Chicago, Illinois - 06/4/2018
  • 10th International Congress on Targeted Therapies in Cancer 
    Physicians' Education Resource, LLC, Washington, Dist Of Col - 8/17/2012

Press Mentions

  • VeloSano Raised Record $29 Million for Cleveland Clinic Cancer Research in 2024
    VeloSano Raised Record $29 Million for Cleveland Clinic Cancer Research in 2024December 16th, 2024
  • Record $29 Million Raised for the VeloSano Cancer Research Accelerator Fund at Cleveland Clinic
    Record $29 Million Raised for the VeloSano Cancer Research Accelerator Fund at Cleveland ClinicNovember 21st, 2024
  • Cleveland Clinic Opens New Cancer Center in Abu Dhabi
    Cleveland Clinic Opens New Cancer Center in Abu DhabiMarch 9th, 2023
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Grant Support

  • Protocol-Specific Research SupportNational Cancer Institute2008–2011
  • Protocol Review &MonitoringNational Cancer Institute2008–2011
  • Data &Safety MonitoringNational Cancer Institute2008–2011
  • Clinical Research ServicesNational Cancer Institute2008–2011
  • Core-- Protocol-Specific Research SupportNational Cancer Institute2004–2008
  • Protocol Specific ResearchNational Cancer Institute2007
  • Protocol Review And Monitoring SystemNational Cancer Institute2007
  • Data And Safety MonitoringNational Cancer Institute2007
  • Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor ZD1839National Center For Research Resources2005
  • Phase I Clinical Trials Of Anticancer AgentsNational Cancer Institute2004–2005
  • Phase I Study Of Docetaxel/Irinotecan With CelecoxibNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Paclitaxel &Carboplatin In Combination With FarnesylNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Phase I Clinical Trials Of Anticancer AgentsNational Cancer Institute2003
  • Pyrazoloacridine And Carboplatin In Patients With Solid TumorsNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
  • Suramin W/ Sequential Doxorubicin In Patients W/ Advanced Solid TumorNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Phase I &Comparative Pharmacokinetic Study Of Continuous Venous InfusionNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • LY231514 &Gemcitabine Every 21 Days In Patients W/ Advanced CancerNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Cyclic Oral Administration Of SCH66336 In Patients W/ Advanced CancerNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Clinical Studies Of Signal Transduction InhibitorsNational Cancer Institute1997–2001
  • Phase I Study Of Docetaxel And Irinotecan In Advanced CancerNational Center For Research Resources1998–1999

Professional Memberships