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Stephen M. Ansell, M.D., Ph.D.

  1. Hematologist
  2. Internist
  3. Oncologist
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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Stephen Ansell, M.D., Ph.D., is a professor of medicine, chair of the Division of Hematology, co-leader of the Hematological Malignancies Program, and interim chair of the Department of Oncology at Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Ansell has received several honors and awards, such as the Ernest Beutler Award from the American Society of Hematology and the Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. He has been involved in numerous professional memberships and societies, such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, and the Lymphoma Research Foundation. He has served as an editorial board member and a reviewer for several journals, such as Blood, Journal of Clinical Oncology, and JAMA Oncology. He has developed and taught courses on the biology and treatment of lymphoma, and mentored several research fellows and faculty members.

Dr. Ansell has conducted clinical and translational research on lymphoma, focusing on the tumor microenvironment, immune modulation, cytokine signaling, and novel therapies. He has received funding from various federal, foundation, and industry sources, and published over 400 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and abstracts.

  1. Hodgkin lymphoma
  2. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
  • Non-Hodgkins lymphoma
  • Hodgkin's disease
  1. 1999
    Fellow - Hematology/OncologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1996
    Resident - Internal MedicineMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1994
    Registrar - Internal MedicineUniversity of the Witwatersrand
  4. 1992
    Fellow - Medical OncologyUniversity of Pretoria
  5. 1990
    PhD - Medical SciencesUniversity of Pretoria
  6. 1990
    Resident - Internal MedicineUniversity of Pretoria
  7. 1989
    Diploma - Diploma in Tropical Medicine & HygieneUniversity of the Witwatersrand
  8. 1987
    Internship - Internal Medicine/SurgeryUniversity of the Witwatersrand
  9. 1986
    MB ChB - Medicine and SurgeryUniversity of Pretoria

Certifications

  1. 1999
    Medical OncologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 1998
    HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  3. 1996
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Ernest Beutler AwardAmerican Society of Hematology
  2. 2019
    FellowshipRoyal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
  3. 2018
    DOM Outstanding Investigator AwardDepartment of Medicine Recognition Awards
  4. 2017
    Lifeblood of Healthcare Award Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
  5. 2016
    Faculty of the YearMayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  6. 2016
    Division LaureateDivision of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  7. 2016
    Transform the Practice AwardMayo Clinic
  8. 2015
    Research Award, Landmark Contributions to the LiteratureDepartment of Medicine
  9. 2007
    Teacher of the Year Award - Hematology Fellowship ProgramDivision of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  10. 2004
    New Investigator AwardMayo Clinic
  11. 1999
    Mayo Brothers' Distinguished Fellowship AwardMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  12. 1999
    Hematology/Oncology Fellowship AwardMayo Clinic
  13. 1998
    Travel AwardAmerican Federation for Medical Research
  14. 1996
    Travel AwardAmerican Society of Hematology
  15. 1996
    Presentation AwardASH 1996 Review Meeting
  16. 1991
    Lennon Oncology Medal for Young InvestigatorsAwarding Organization
  17. 1984
    Achievement AwardUniversity of Pretoria
  18. 1981
    Achievement AwardUniversity of Pretoria

Professional memberships

  1. 2019 - 2021
    Vice ChairNominations Committee, Lymphoma Research Foundation
  2. 2019 - 2021
    MemberASH Meeting on Hematologic Malignancies (MHM) Subcommittee
  3. 2018 - present
    Co-Chair, Scientific Advisory CommitteeInternational Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF)
  4. 2018 - present
    Vice-ChairNational Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), T-cell Lymphoma Subcommittee
  5. 2017 - present
    MemberSociety for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC)
  6. 2016 - 2019
    MemberMayo Clinic Research Finance Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  7. 2016 - present
    MemberLeukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS)
  8. 2016 - present
    MemberMedical and Scientific Affairs Committee, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
  9. 2014 - present
    ChairLymphoma Disease-Oriented Group, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  10. 2014 - present
    ChairFaculty Development and Recruitment for Hematology, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  11. 2014 - present
    Board of Trustees, Board MemberInternational Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF)
  12. 2012 - 2013
    Track LeaderDevelopmental Therapeutics - Clinical Pharmacology and Immunology, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  13. 2010 - 2025
    MemberScientific Advisory Board, Lymphoma Research Foundation
  14. 2010 - present
    MemberLymphoma Research Foundation (LRF)
  15. 2010 - 2012
    MemberDevelopmental Therapeutics - Clinical Pharmacology and Immunology, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  16. 2009 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  17. 2009 - 2014
    Section HeadExecutive Committee, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  18. 2006 - present
    MemberCancer Center Support Grant Concept Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  19. 2002 - 2018
    MemberHematology Research Committee, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  20. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
  21. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Hematology (ASH)
  22. 1992 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
  23.  
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association

Publications

Research activities

See a description of research activities.