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Emmanuel Katsanis, MD, Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, Tucson, AZ

EmmanuelKatsanisMD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Tucson, AZ

Director, Adult & Pediatric Hematopoietic Cellular Therapy & Transplant Program

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  • Office

    1625 N Campbell Ave
    Tucson, AZ 85719
    Phone+1 520-626-7053

Summary

  • Dr. Emmanuel Katsanis is a Professor of Pediatrics, Medicine and Immunobiology at the University of Arizona. He is experienced in transplant immunology, stem cell transplantation, tumor immunology, cell therapy, and haploidentical HCT.

Education & Training

  • U Minnesota Med School
    U Minnesota Med SchoolPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1990 - 1991
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1987 - 1990
  • University of Ottawa
    University of OttawaResidency, 1983 - 1987
  • McGill University
    McGill UniversityInternship, 1982 - 1983
  • University of Athens
    University of AthensClass of 1980, MD

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1987 - 1997
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Peter and Paula Fasseas Endowed Chair in Cancer Research University of Arizona Cancer Center, 2012
  • Louise Thomas Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cancer Research University of Arizona, 2005
  • Clinical Oncology Career Development Award American Cancer Society, 1993-1996
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Tumor-infiltrating dendritic cells impair Treg generation.  
    Trad M, Janikashvili N, Fraszscak FE, Katsanis E, Larmonier N, Bonnotte B, (submitted)
  • Tumor-derived CD4(+)CD25(+) regulatory T cell suppression of den-dritic cell function involves TGF-beta and IL-10.  
    Larmonier N, Marron M, Zeng Y, Cantrell J, Romanoski A, Sepassi M, Thompson S, Chen X, Andreansky S, Katsanis E, Cancer Immunol Immunother; 56(1):48-59. Epub 2006 Apr 13. PMID: 16612596
  • Chaperone-rich cell lysate embedded with BCR-ABL peptide demonstrates enhanced anti-tumor activity against a murine BCR-ABL posi-tive leukemia.  
    Kislin KL, Marron MT, Li G, Graner MW, Katsanis E, FASEB J;21(9):2173-84. Epub 2007 Feb 27. PMID: 17327358
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Exogenous heat shock proteins provide adjuvant effects on enhancing the immunogenicity of apoptotic tumor cells and inducing anti-tumor im-munity.
    Feng H., Zeng Y., Graner M.W., Katsanis E, Presented at the American Association for Cancer Research, San Francisco, California
  • Peptide-loaded chaperone-rich cell lysates may enhance the effectiveness of anti-cancer vaccines.
    Kislin K. L., Graner M.W., Katsanis E, American Association for Cancer Research, Orlando, Florida
  • The immunosuppressive effects and biochemistry of tumor expressed albumin.
    Davis J.M., Romanoski M.A., Likhacheva A., Raymond A., Brandenberger J., Graner M.W., Kat-sanis E, Pre-sented at the American Association for Cancer Research Meeting. Proc Am Assoc Cancer Res 45:2172, Orlando, Florida
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Lectures

  • Bendamustine with Total Body Irradiation Limits Murine Graft-Versus-Host Disease in Part Via Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells 
    2018 ASH Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA - 12/1/2018
  • Chaperone rich cell lysate: Antigen, Ad-juvant, Activator. 
    Frontiers in Immunobiology and Immunopathogenesis
  • Heat shock proteins as anticancer vaccines. 
    Frontiers in Medical Research Seminar
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Press Mentions

  • Annual Summit Showcasing Medical Advances in Drug Discovery Returns to Phoenix
    Annual Summit Showcasing Medical Advances in Drug Discovery Returns to PhoenixSeptember 1st, 2022
  • Remembering Thomas Brock, Xavier Becerra Confirmed as U.S. Health Secretary, and More
    Remembering Thomas Brock, Xavier Becerra Confirmed as U.S. Health Secretary, and MoreJune 1st, 2021
  • Immunotherapy—Cancer's New Frontier
    Immunotherapy—Cancer's New FrontierApril 5th, 2018
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Grant Support

  • Immunotherapy For Chronic Myelogenous LeukemiaNational Cancer Institute2009–2012
  • (CRCL) Vaccine For Chronic Myelogenous LeukemiaNational Cancer Institute2004–2007
  • Chaperone Rich Cell Lysates (Crcl)Natural Adjuvants And*National Cancer Institute2003–2004

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Greek