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520 Country Club Pkwy
Eugene, OR 97401Phone+1 541-683-5001Fax+1 541-683-1422
Summary
- I am a lymphoma specialist, clinical researcher, and immunotherapy leader committed to bridging academic research with real-world oncology care, particularly for elderly and infirm patients. As CAR-T/Bispecifics Medical Director at Willamette Valley Cancer Institute, I lead a multidisciplinary team managing complex lymphoma cases, ensuring the safe and effective integration of CAR-T and bispecific antibody therapies into community-based practice.
A major focus of my work is improving treatment options for elderly and frail patients, who often face unique challenges in lymphoma care, including limited tolerance for intensive therapies. As a Principal Investigator within the US Oncology Research network, I lead clinical trials focused on novel therapies for Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (CHL) and other lymphomas, with a specific emphasis on tailoring treatments for elderly and high-risk populations.
Additionally, as a Lymphoma Executive Committee Member at the Sarah Cannon Research Institute, I collaborate with global experts to translate the latest research into practical, community-based applications—helping expand access to innovative treatments beyond major academic centers.
Key areas of focus:
• Leadership in CAR-T and bispecific antibody therapies in community settings
• Principal investigator in clinical trials for elderly and infirm patients with lymphoma
• Advancing novel therapies for Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma in high-risk populations
• Multidisciplinary care and real-world application of immunotherapies
• Bridging academic research with practical applications in community-based oncology
Over the past decade, my research efforts have resulted in numerous peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and collaborations with leading lymphoma experts. I am committed to expanding access to novel, less toxic therapies for elderly patients who might not tolerate traditional treatments, ensuring that innovative breakthroughs reach those who need them
Education & Training
- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2003 - 2006
- Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 2002 - 2003
- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2002
- Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 1999
Certifications & Licensure
- OR State Medical License 2006 - 2025
- WA State Medical License 2006 - 2015
- MN State Medical License 2000 - 2010
- American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology
- American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
- Portland Monthly Magazine Castle Connolly, 2011
Clinical Trials
- A Study of Brentuximab Vedotin With Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL) and CD30-expressing Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma (PTCL) Start of enrollment: 2012 Oct 31
- BKM120 for Patients With PI3K-activated Tumors Start of enrollment: 2013 Mar 29
- MEK162 for Patients With RAS/RAF/MEK Activated Tumors Start of enrollment: 2013 Oct 10
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsBrentuximab Vedotin Combination for Relapsed Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma.Nancy L Bartlett, Uwe Hahn, Won-Seog Kim, Isabelle Fleury, Kamel Laribi
Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2025-03-20 - 1 citationsBrentuximab vedotin, nivolumab, doxorubicin, and dacarbazine for advanced-stage classical Hodgkin lymphoma.Hun Ju Lee, Rod Ramchandren, Judah Friedman, Jason Melear, Ian W Flinn
Blood. 2025-01-16 - 12 citationsBrentuximab vedotin with dacarbazine or nivolumab as frontline cHL therapy for older patients ineligible for chemotherapy.Jonathan W Friedberg, Rodolfo Bordoni, Dipti Patel-Donnelly, Timothy Larson, Jerome Goldschmidt
Blood. 2024-02-29
Journal Articles
- Results of a Phase 2 Placebo-Controlled Randomized Discontinuation Trial of Cabozantinib in Patients with Non–Small-Cell Lung CarcinomaBeth A Hellerstedt, Nicholas J Vogelzang, Harriet M Kluger, Christopher A Yasenchak, Michael S Gordon, Primo Lara, Clinical Lung Cancer
- An Open‐Label Phase 2 Trial of Entospletinib in Indolent Non‐Hodgkin Lymphoma and Mantle Cell LymphomaJeff P Sharman, David J Andorsky, Christopher A Yasenchak, Kathryn S Kolibaba, British Journal of Haematology
Authored Content
- Results of a Phase 2 Placebo-Controlled Randomized Discontinuation Trial of Cabozantinib in Patients with Non–Small-Cell Lung CarcinomaOctober 2018
Press Mentions
- US Oncology Research Announces Schedule of Presentations at the 2019 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and ExpositionDecember 5th, 2019
- Frontline Brentuximab Vedotin Generates 76% Complete Remission Rate in DLBCLDecember 22nd, 2015
- More Treatment-Guiding Interim PET-CT Scans Needed in Advanced Stage Hodgkin LymphomaDecember 4th, 2023
Committees
- PI/SubI, Phase I Research Program. US Oncology Research. 2013 - Present
- PI/SubI, Hematology Research Program. US Oncology Research. 2008 - Present
Research History
- Associate Chair, Hematology Research Program. US Oncology Research2013 - Present
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