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S. Vincent Rajkumar, M.D.

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

Languages

English

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Vincent Rajkumar, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., is a professor of medicine and an endowed professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic. He is a consultant in the Division of Hematology and the Division of Hematopathology at Mayo Clinic, where he chairs the Myeloma Amyloidosis Dysproteinemia Group. He received his medical degree from Madras University, Christian Medical College, and completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and his fellowship in hematology and oncology at Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Rajkumar has been involved in several clinical trials and research projects on multiple myeloma, amyloidosis, and related plasma cell disorders, and has published extensively on these topics with over 800 peer reviewed articles, abstracts, book chapters and editorials.

Dr. Rajkumar is a member of various professional societies, including the American Society of Hematology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the International Myeloma Working Group, which he co-chairs. He has received numerous honors and awards for his achievements in research, teaching, and patient care, such as the John Ultmann Lecture and Award, the Robert A. Kyle Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Distinguished Mayo Clinic Investigator Award.

  1. Amyloidosis
  2. Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance
  3. Multiple myeloma
  • Multiple myeloma and amyloidosis
  • Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)
  • Clinical trials for myeloma
  • Novel treatments of myeloma
  • Amyloidosis
  1. 1999
    ResidentHematology/Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1999
    Fellow - Hematology & Medical OncologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1995
    Resident - Internal MedicineUniversity of North Dakota School of Medicine
  4. 1990
    InternshipChristian Medical College and Hospital
  5. 1989
    Medical SchoolChristian Medical College
  6. 1988
    MB BSMadras University, Christian Medical College, Vellore

Certifications

  1. 1999
    HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 1995
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2019
    Michaeli Award for Outstanding Contributions to MyelomaThe SASS Foundation for Medical Research
  2. 2018
    Distinguished Mayo Clinic InvestigatorMayo Clinic Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  3. 2018
    Landmark Contribution to the Literature AwardDepartment of Medicine Recognition Awards
  4. 2017
    Outstanding Investigator AwardMayo Clinic Department of Internal Medicine
  5. 2017
    Multiple Myeloma Excellence AwardCoMy Congress
  6. 2016
    14th Annual Robert A. Kyle Lifetime Achievement AwardInternational Myeloma Foundation
  7. 2016
    Highly Cited Researcher List: 2016, 2017Clarivate Analytics
  8. 2015
    Edward W. and Betty Knight Scripps Professor of MedicineMayo Clinic
  9. 2015
    Janet Davison Rowley Patient Impact Research AwardCures Within Reach
  10. 2015
    The World's Most Influential Scientific Minds - Highly Cited Researcher ListThomas Reuters
  11. 2014
    The World's Most Influential Scientific Minds - Highly Cited Researcher ListThomas Reuters
  12. 2012
    Outstanding Achievement in ResearchIndo American Cancer Association
  13. 2011
    John Ultmann Lecture and AwardAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  14. 2010
    Relentless for a Cure AwardLeukemia and Lymphoma Society
  15. 2002
    New Investigator AwardMayo Clinic Department of Internal Medicine
  16. 2001
    Excellence in Teaching Recognition (Hematology)Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  17. 1999
    William Summerskill Award for Outstanding Achievement in ResearchMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  18. 1995
    Honor Medical SocietyAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  19. 1994
    Resident teacher of the yearUniversity of North Dakota School of Medicine
  20. 1992
    Intern of the yearUniversity of North Dakota School of Medicine
  21. 1990
    Best Clinical Student AwardChristian Medical College

Professional memberships

  1. 2018 - 2020
    Co-ChairAmerican Society of Hematology: Management of Hematologic Malignancies Annual Meeting
  2. 2010 - present
    MemberNIH Multiple Myeloma Steering Committee
  3. 2010 - present
    Board of DirectorsInternational Myeloma Foundation
  4. 2010 - present
    MemberMultiple Myeloma Steering Committee, National Institutes of Health
  5. 2009 - present
    Co-ChairInternational Myeloma Working Group
  6. 2009 - present
    Co-ChairInternational Myeloma Working Group
  7. 2006 - 2016
    ChairMayo Clinic Myeloma/Dysproteinemia Clinical Committee, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  8. 2006
    ChairAmerican Society of Hematology/ US Food and Drug Administration Subcommittee
  9. 2006 - present
    MemberGenetic Epidemiology and Risk Assessment Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  10. 2006 - present
    ChairMyeloma Committee, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
  11. 2006 - present
    ChairMyeloma Laboratory Science Comittee, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
  12. 2005 - 2008
    MemberASCO Annual Meeting Education Committee
  13. 2005 - 2008
    MemberEducation Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  14. 2005 - present
    Scientific Advisory BoardInternational Myeloma Foundation
  15. 2005 - present
    MemberScientific Advisory Board, International Myeloma Foundation
  16. 2002 - 2003
    MemberNIH Common Data Elements Committee for Myeloma
  17. 2002 - 2003
    MemberCommon Data Elements Committee for Myeloma and other Plasma Cell Disorders, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
  18. 2002
    MemberPharmacy and Therapeutics Subcommittee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  19. 2000 - present
    MemberResearch Committee, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  20. 2000 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  21. 1999 - present
    MemberMyeloma/Dysproteinemia Research Committee, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  22. 1999 - present
    MemberMyeloma/Dysproteinemia Clinical Committee, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  23. 1995 - present
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  24.  
    Guest EditorMultiple Myeloma Research Foundation
  25.  
    Scientific ReviewerMayo Hematology/Cancer Center
  26.  
    MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
  27.  
    MemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research
  28.  
    MemberRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

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Research activities

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