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David Symer, MD, Oncology, Houston, TX

David Eric Symer MD PhD

Cancer Genetics/Cancer Risk Assessment, Hematologic Oncology


Associate Professor, Dept. of Lymphoma & Myeloma, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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  • 1515 Holcombe Blvd.Unit 903Houston, TX 77030

  • Phone+1 713-745-5233

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Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1996 - 2002
  • Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1995
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1996 - 2025
  • Medical Oncology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • MD Anderson Research Highlights for February 22, 2023
    MD Anderson Research Highlights for February 22, 2023February 22nd, 2023
  • DNA Looping Damage Tied to HPV Cancer, Researcher Discovers
    DNA Looping Damage Tied to HPV Cancer, Researcher DiscoversApril 16th, 2014
  • HPV Can Damage Genes, Chromosomes Directly by Inserting Own DNA into Human DNA
    HPV Can Damage Genes, Chromosomes Directly by Inserting Own DNA into Human DNANovember 7th, 2013
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Grant Support

  • Genomic, Transcriptional And Epigenetic Variation Due To RetrotranspositionDivision Of Basic Sciences - Nci2009
  • Characterization Of Candidate Histone MethyltransferasesDivision Of Basic Sciences - Nci2009
  • Genomic, Transcriptional And Epigenetic Variation Due To RetrotranspositionNational Cancer Institute2007–2008
  • Characterization Of Candidate Histone MethyltransferasesNational Cancer Institute2007–2008
  • Epigenetic Control Of Mammalian RetrotransposonsDivision Of Basic Sciences - Nci2005–2006
  • Characterization Of Candidate Histone MethyltransferasesDivision Of Basic Sciences - Nci2005–2006

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