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David Tweardy, MD, Infectious Disease, Houston, TX

DavidJTweardyMD

Infectious Disease Houston, TX

Head, Division of Internal Medicine, Professor of Infectious Diseases and Molecular & Cellular Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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  • Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 713-792-6161

Education & Training

  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1978 - 1983
  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterFellowship, Infectious Disease, 1980 - 1982
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1978
  • Princeton University
    Princeton UniversityA.B., Chemistry, Cum Laude, 1970 - 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2000 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1984 - 2000
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1982 - 1986
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Who’s Who in America Marquis, 2007
  • Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis, 2006
  • Who's Who in Science and Engineering Marquis, 2006
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Adult Intracranial Tuberculoma Case Series from Houston, Texas: a report of 13 consecutive patients  
    Kelly JD, Teeter LD, Graviss EA and Tweardy DJ, Scand J Infect Dis, 10/1/2011
  • IL-6-Mediated Activation of Stat3 alpha Prevents Trauma/Hemorrhagic Shock-Induced Liver Inflammation  
    Moran A, Thacker SA, Arikan AA, Mastrangelo MA, Wu Y, Yu B and Tweardy DJ, PLoS ONE, 6/29/2011
  • Stat5: From Breast Development to Cancer Prognosis, Prediction, and Progression  
    Tweardy DJ and Chang JC, J Clin Oncol, 6/1/2011
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Drugging STAT proteins to treat inflammation and cancer 
    Internal Medicine and Cancer Survivorship Grand Rounds, UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX - 11/16/2012
  • Drugging STAT proteins to treat cancer and inflammatory disorders 
    Verna and Marrs McLean Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Seminar, Baylor Col - 4/26/2012
  • Contributions of Abnormal Proteostasis to Cellular Dysfunction 
    Plenary Symposium Presentation, 34th Annual Conference on Shock, Norfolk, VA - 6/12/2011
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Press Mentions

  • Biopharmaceutical Co. Tvardi Therapeutics Raises $74M to Advance Clinical Pipeline, Grow Team
    Biopharmaceutical Co. Tvardi Therapeutics Raises $74M to Advance Clinical Pipeline, Grow TeamJune 23rd, 2021
  • Tvardi Snags $74M to Weed the Tumor Garden with STAT3 Inhibitor
    Tvardi Snags $74M to Weed the Tumor Garden with STAT3 InhibitorJune 23rd, 2021
  • 12 COVID-19 Vaccine Questions, Answered
    12 COVID-19 Vaccine Questions, AnsweredAugust 11th, 2020
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Grant Support

  • STAT3 Probes That Target Breast Cancer Stem CellsNational Cancer Institute2010–2011
  • Research Training In Infections And ImmunityNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2003–2011
  • Reversal Of Hypovolemic Circulatory Collapse By IL-6National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2004–2007
  • Mechanisms Of G-CSF Receptor Mediated DifferentiationNational Cancer Institute1999–2006
  • STAT3 Interactions In Cell Growth And DifferentiationNational Cancer Institute1999–2003
  • Neutrophils And G-CSF In Hemorrhagic ShockNational Institute Of General Medical Sciences1997–1999
  • Mechanisms Of G-CSF Receptor Mediated DifferentiationNational Cancer Institute1996–1999
  • Research Training In AIDS, STDS &Intracellular PATHNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1998
  • Suppression Of Hemopoiesis By A Novel LymphokineNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1986–1990
  • Suppression Of Hemopoiesis By A Novel LymphokineNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1986