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Grzegorz S. Nowakowski, M.D.

  1. Hematologist
  2. Oncologist

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Appointments

Grzegorz (Greg) S. Nowakowski, M.D., is a consultant and a Professor of Oncology and Medicine, Division of Hematology. He also serves as the Deputy Director of Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center for Clinical Research and the Vice-Chair of Division of Hematology.

Dr. Nowakowski is an internationally recognized researcher and leader. His research focuses on the molecular classification and biology of lymphoproliferative disorders, new approaches to clinical trial design and novel therapies for lymphoma and hematological disorders. He is a principal investigator for multiple investigator-initiated and cooperative-group clinical trials (ECOG, Alliance) and industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies. He is a member of the ECOG Lymphoma Core Committee, chair of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Clinical Trial Innovation Subcommittee, co-Chair of the ASH-FDA Regulatory Science Workshop, and chair of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Clinical Trial Access and Participation Taskforce.

Dr. Nowakowski has significant regulatory experience. He has served as principal investigator of regulatory studies and worked with regulatory agencies, including serving as a voting member of the Oncology Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He has authored over 250 articles and numerous book chapters and mentored many faculty members in the U.S. and abroad.

  • New therapies for lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and multiple myeloma
  • Biology of lymphoproliferative disorders, therapeutic targeting of the interface between the tumor and the microenvironment
  1. 2006
    ResidentHematology/Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2006
    FellowHematology/Oncology Fellowship Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2002
    Resident - Internal MedicineYale University Medical School-Norwalk Hospital
  4. 1999
    Research Fellowship - Experimental Bone Marrow TransplantationUniversity of Massachusetts Cancer Center, Worcester, MA
  5. 1998
    MDMedical University of Warsaw
  6. 1997
    Clerkship - Summer, Medical Oncology/Internal MedicineMississauga Hospital, Ontario, Canada
  7. 1996
    Clerkship - Summer, Medical Oncology/Internal MedicineMississauga Hospital, Ontario, Canada

Certifications

  1. 2006
    HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2005
    Medical OncologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2012
    2012 Teacher of the YearHematology-Oncology Fellows
  2. 2012
    Leadership Development ProgramAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  3. 2011
    Best Educators for Resident EducationDepartment of Internal Medicine
  4. 2006
    William H. J. Summerskill AwardMayo Clinic
  5. 2005
    Merit AwardAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  6. 2003
    Robert A. Kyle Research AwardMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  7. 2002
    President's Award for Scientific ExcellenceInternational Society for Preventive Oncology
  8. 2002
    Outstanding Graduate AwardNorwalk Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine
  9. 2001
    Best Clinical VignetteAmerican College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  10. 2000
    ASH Merit Award - Best Abstract in Resident Physician CategoryAmerican Society of Hematology
  11. 1998
    Worldwide Institute for Support of Culture & Student Exchange ScholarshipAwarding Organization
  12. 1998
    High Distinction Graduate AwardMedical University of Warsaw and Ministry of Health, Poland
  13. 1992
    Scholarships for High Academic AchievementsMedical University of Warsaw

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    ChairASH - FDA Workshop Organizing Committee
  2. 2022 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Cancer Center Clinical Research Committee
  3. 2021 - present
    MemberHematology Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Committees, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  4. 2021 - present
    ChairClinical Trials Optimization Planning Group
  5. 2021 - present
    ChairAmerican Society of Hematology Subcommittee on Clinical Trials
  6. 2021 - present
    MemberClinical Trials Digital Strategy
  7. 2021 - present
    MemberUndx Mass Oversight Group
  8. 2021 - present
    ChairAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology: Clnical Trials Access and Participation Task Force (CTAAP Task Force)
  9. 2021 - present
    MemberCancer Center Grand Rounds Planning Committee
  10. 2021 - present
    Co-ChairLEO Consortium DLBCL Working Group
  11. 2020 - present
    ASCO-ACCC Steering Group for Inclusion of Minorities to Clinical TrialsAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  12. 2020 - present
    ChairFront-Mind Steering Committee
  13. 2019 - 2020
    Chair, Research Community ForumAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  14. 2017 - present
    MemberMagnify Clinical Trial Scientific Steering Committee
  15. 2017 - 2021
    MemberAmerican Society of Hematology Subcommittee on Clinical Trials
  16. 2015 - present
    LeadHematological Malignancies, Academic Community Cancer Research United
  17. 2013 - 2014
    MemberLymphoma Biology Meeting Steering Committee, American Society of Hematology
  18. 2013 - 2015
    ChairMaintenance of Certification Committee, American Society of Hematology
  19. 2013 - 2015
    MemberGraduate Education Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  20. 2013 - 2015
    ChairHematology/Oncology Educational Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  21. 2013 - present
    ChairEducation Committee, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  22. 2013 - 2016
    MemberEducation Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  23. 2013 - 2019
    ConsultantMayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine
  24. 2012 - 2015
    MemberScientific Affairs Committee, American Society of Hematology
  25. 2012 - 2015
    MemberFaculty Development Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  26. 2011
    MemberExecutive Committee, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  27. 2011 - present
    MemberLymphoma Core Committee, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
  28. 2011 - 2014
    ChairScientific Affairs Committee, American Society of Hematology
  29. 2009 - present
    MemberInternational Extranodal Lymphoma Study Group
  30. 2008 - 2011
    MemberScientific Committee on Immunity and Host Defence, American Society of Hematology
  31. 2008 - present
    MemberInternational Extranodal Lymphoma Study Group
  32. 2008 - 2011
    MemberTest Material Development Committee, American Society of Hematology
  33. 2008 - 2011
    Ex-OfficioTraining Program Committee, American Society of Hematology
  34. 2008 - 2017
    ChairLarge Granular Leukemia Study, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  35. 2008 - 2017
    MemberChronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Study Group, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  36. 2008 - present
    MemberLymphoma Study Group, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  37. 2005
    Abstract ReviewerAnnual Meeting, American Society of Hematology
  38.  
    MemberMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  39.  
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  40.  
    MemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research
  41.  
    MemberEuropean Hematology Association
  42.  
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  43.  
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association

Publications

Research activities

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