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N. Nora Bennani, M.D.

  1. Hematologist
  2. Internist
  3. Oncologist

Nora Bennani, M.D., assistant professor of medicine, has completed several postdoctoral and clinical fellowships in the United States, including a brain tumor research fellowship at Cleveland Clinic and an advanced lymphoma fellowship at Mayo Clinic. She is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology, and has a special interest in T-cell lymphomas, histiocytic disorders, and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy.

Dr. Bennani has received several awards and grants for her research, including the T-cell Leukemia Lymphoma Foundation Young Investigator Award and the Paul Calabresi Career Development Award. She has published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Blood, Leukemia, and Journal of Clinical Oncology, and has served as a reviewer and editorial board member for several hematology journals. She has also been involved in teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows, and has participated in various institutional and professional committees and societies.

  • Lymphoma
  • T-cell lymphoma
  • Clinical trials
  1. 2016
    Advanced Fellowship - Advanced Lymphoma FellowshipDivision of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  2. 2016
    FellowRST Hematology - Advanced, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2016
    SubSpec FellowRST Hematology - Advanced, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2015
    Fellow - Hematology/OncologyOakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
  5. 2012
    Residency - Internal MedicineFairview Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Health System
  6. 2010
    InternshipFairview Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Health System
  7. 2009
    Postdoctoral Research FellowshipCleveland Clinic
  8. 2001
    Doctorate of MedicineUniversity Hospital of Rabat, School of Medicine and Pharmacy

Certifications

  1. 2016
    HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2015
    Medical OncologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  3. 2012
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    2021 Paul Calabresi Program in Clinical-Translational Research Paul Calabresi Scholar
  2. 2019
    Career Development AwardCatalyst award for advancing in academics
  3. 2018
    2018 Young Investigator Research Grant T-cell Leukemia Lymphoma Foundation
  4. 2018
    Special ProjectPredolin Foundation Special Project
  5. 2018
    Career Enhancement Award Lymphoma SPORE
  6. 2001
    Thesis: Management of Hormone Refractory Prostate Carcinomas. Awarded the highest honorsCleveland Clinic

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    Member, Protocol Review and Monitoring CommitteeCancer Center Protocol Review Committee, Department of Oncology
  2. 2022 - present
    MemberCIBMTR Cellular Therapy Working Committee Member
  3. 2019 - present
    ChairHematology Space Committee.
  4. 2019 - present
    MemberSociety for Immunotherapy of Cancer
  5. 2016 - present
    MemberCancer Epigenetics Society
  6. 2015 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  7. 2013 - 2015
    Committee MemberCouncil on Graduate Medical Education
  8. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  9. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
  10. 2010 - 2011
    Elected MemberResident Council, Ohio Chapter, American College of Physicians
  11. 2009 - present
    MemberThe American Medical Association
  12. 2002 - 2016
    Graduate Student MemberCleveland Clinic Alumni Association

Publications

Research activities

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