Biographical summary
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.
Conditions treated
Interests
- Non-Hodgkins lymphoma
- Hodgkin's disease
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 1999
Fellow - Hematology/OncologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1996
Resident - Internal MedicineMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1994
Registrar - Internal MedicineUniversity of the Witwatersrand
- 1992
Fellow - Medical OncologyUniversity of Pretoria
- 1990
PhD - Medical SciencesUniversity of Pretoria
- 1990
Resident - Internal MedicineUniversity of Pretoria
- 1989
Diploma - Diploma in Tropical Medicine & HygieneUniversity of the Witwatersrand
- 1987
Internship - Internal Medicine/SurgeryUniversity of the Witwatersrand
- 1986
MB ChB - Medicine and SurgeryUniversity of Pretoria
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 1999
Medical OncologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 1998
HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 1996
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2021
Ernest Beutler AwardAmerican Society of Hematology
- 2019
FellowshipRoyal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
- 2018
DOM Outstanding Investigator AwardDepartment of Medicine Recognition Awards
- 2017
Lifeblood of Healthcare Award Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- 2016
Faculty of the YearMayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
- 2016
Division LaureateDivision of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2016
Transform the Practice AwardMayo Clinic
- 2015
Research Award, Landmark Contributions to the LiteratureDepartment of Medicine
- 2007
Teacher of the Year Award - Hematology Fellowship ProgramDivision of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2004
New Investigator AwardMayo Clinic
- 1999
Mayo Brothers' Distinguished Fellowship AwardMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 1999
Hematology/Oncology Fellowship AwardMayo Clinic
- 1998
Travel AwardAmerican Federation for Medical Research
- 1996
Travel AwardAmerican Society of Hematology
- 1996
Presentation AwardASH 1996 Review Meeting
- 1991
Lennon Oncology Medal for Young InvestigatorsAwarding Organization
- 1984
Achievement AwardUniversity of Pretoria
- 1981
Achievement AwardUniversity of Pretoria
Professional memberships
- 2019 - 2021
Vice ChairNominations Committee, Lymphoma Research Foundation
- 2019 - 2021
MemberASH Meeting on Hematologic Malignancies (MHM) Subcommittee
- 2018 - present
Co-Chair, Scientific Advisory CommitteeInternational Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF)
- 2018 - present
Vice-ChairNational Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), T-cell Lymphoma Subcommittee
- 2017 - present
MemberSociety for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC)
- 2016 - 2019
MemberMayo Clinic Research Finance Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 2016 - present
MemberLeukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS)
- 2016 - present
MemberMedical and Scientific Affairs Committee, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- 2014 - present
ChairLymphoma Disease-Oriented Group, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2014 - present
ChairFaculty Development and Recruitment for Hematology, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2014 - present
Board of Trustees, Board MemberInternational Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF)
- 2012 - 2013
Track LeaderDevelopmental Therapeutics - Clinical Pharmacology and Immunology, American Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2010 - 2025
MemberScientific Advisory Board, Lymphoma Research Foundation
- 2010 - present
MemberLymphoma Research Foundation (LRF)
- 2010 - 2012
MemberDevelopmental Therapeutics - Clinical Pharmacology and Immunology, American Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2009 - present
MemberExecutive Committee, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2009 - 2014
Section HeadExecutive Committee, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2006 - present
MemberCancer Center Support Grant Concept Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
- 2002 - 2018
MemberHematology Research Committee, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 1999 - present
MemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
- 1999 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Hematology (ASH)
- 1992 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
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MemberMinnesota Medical Association
Publications
Research activities