LeeM.EllisMD
Oncology • Houston, TXGastrointestinal Cancer
Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, Department of Molecular and Cellular Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX MD Anderson Cancer Center Global Academic Programs Executive Director for Translational Research Vice Chair Translational Medicine, SWOG, Portland, OR Deputy Editor, JAMA Oncology
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Office
1515 Holcombe Blvd
PO Box 301402
Houston, TX 77230Phone+1 713-792-6926
Summary
- It is an honor to serve the cancer community in my positions with ASCO, ESMO, AACR, NCI, EORTC, JAMA Oncology, and more. One highlight of my career is raising the issue of Research Integrity in a Nature Comment, and Lancet Oncology Comment over a decade ago.
Education & Training
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 1990 - 1992
University of FloridaResidency, Surgery, 1983 - 1990
University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1983
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 1993 - 2025
CA State Medical License 1993 - 1994
AL State Medical License 1990 - 1992
FL State Medical License 1984 - 1990- American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow of ASCO American Society of Clinical Oncology
- AACR Daniel D. Von Hoff Award for Outstanding Contributions to Education and Training in Cancer Research American Association for Cancer Research, 2022
- 2021 Walter Reed Distinguished Alumni Award University of Virginia Medical Alumni Association, 2022
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Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Leucine-Rich Alpha-2-Glycoprotein 1 Promotes Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Growth Through Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 3 Signaling.Moeez Rathore, Kimberly Curry, Wei Huang, Michel'le Wright, Daniel Martin
Gastroenterology. 2024-10-10 - Enhancing efficacy of the MEK inhibitor trametinib with paclitaxel in-mutated colorectal cancer.Susmita Ghosh, Fan Fan, Reid Powell, Yong Sung Park, Clifford Stephan
Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology. 2024-01-01 - 3 citationsVincristine Enhances the Efficacy of MEK Inhibitors in Preclinical Models of KRAS-mutant Colorectal Cancer.Susmita Ghosh, Fan Fan, Reid T Powell, Jason Roszik, Yong Sung Park
Molecular Cancer Therapeutics. 2023-08-01
Journal Articles
- Combining MEK and SRC inhibitors for treatment of colorectal cancer demonstrate increased efficacy in vitro but not in vivoFan Fan 1, Susmita Ghosh 1, Reid Powell 2, Jason Roszik 3, Yongsun Park 2, Mary Sobieski 2, Alexey Sorokin 4, Clifford Stephan 2, Scott Kopetz 4, Lee M Ellis 1 5, Raja..., plos one
- Colorectal Premalignancy Is Associated with Consensus Molecular Subtypes 1 and 2L M Ellis, P M Lynch, J A Willis, S Kopetz, Annals of Oncology
- Words Matter: Restoring Respect and Dignity When Referring to Individuals with CancerLee M Ellis, Charles D Blanke, Cancer
Lectures
- The 15th International Symposium on Anti-Angiogenic Therapy: Recent Advances and Future Directions in Basic and Clinical Care ResearchThe University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, San Diego, California - 1/31/2013
- 10th International Congress on Targeted Therapies in CancerPhysicians' Education Resource, LLC, Washington, Dist Of Col - 8/17/2012
Press Mentions
AACR Announces Recipients of Its 2022 Scientific Achievement Awards and LectureshipsApril 4th, 2022- Drs. Roger B. Cohen, Lee M. Ellis and John L. Marshall Join Actuate Therapeutics’ Scientific Advisory BoardOctober 18th, 2022
- JAMA Network Articles of the Year 2019December 3rd, 2019
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Grant Support
- Paracrine Role Of Endothelial Cells On The Colorectal Cancer Stem Cell PhenotypeNational Cancer Institute2012
- Function Of VEGF Receptor-1 On Colorectal Cancer CellsNational Cancer Institute2005–2009
- Training Of Academic Surgical OncologistsNational Cancer Institute2000–2009
- VEGF Regulation In Human Colon CancerNational Cancer Institute1999–2003
- Pilot--Angiopoietins 1 &2 In Colon Cancer AngiogenesisNational Cancer Institute2001–2002
Committees
- Member, ESMO Declaration of Interest Committee 2022 - Present
- Committee Member, EORTC Scientific Audit Committee 2018 - Present
- Committee Member, ASCO Board of Directors 2018 - 2022
- Member and Chair, ASCO Cancer Research Committee 2010 - 2014
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Board of Directors 2018-2022
- Member
- European Society of Medical OncologyMember
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