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Shaji Kumar, M.D.

  1. Hematologist
  2. Internist
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

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Shaji Kumar, M.D., is a consultant, professor, and researcher in the field of hematology and oncology at Mayo Clinic. He received his medical degree from All-India Institute of Medical Sciences and completed his residency and fellowship training in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology at Mayo Clinic and Dana-Farber Harvard Cancer Institute.

Dr. Kumar has been involved in clinical and translational research on multiple myeloma, amyloidosis, and other plasma cell disorders, with a focus on novel therapeutic agents, prognostic factors, and molecular mechanisms of disease. He has published over 500 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and abstracts, and serves as an editorial board member or reviewer for several journals, including Blood, Leukemia, and American Journal of Hematology.

Dr. Kumar has received several honors and awards for his clinical and research work, such as the William Summerskill Award, the Young Investigator Award, and the Brian Durie Outstanding Achievement Award. He is also an active member and leader of various professional societies and committees, such as the American Society of Hematology, the International Myeloma Society, and the National Cancer Institute Myeloma Steering Committee.

  1. Amyloidosis
  2. Multiple myeloma
  • Multiple myeloma
  • Amyloidosis
  1. 2004
    Research Associate - Mayo Foundation Scholar(Multiple Myeloma)DFCI/Harvard Cancer Center
  2. 2003
    ResidentHematology/Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2003
    Fellow - Hematology/ OncologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1999
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1999
    Clinical Residency - Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 1997
    Senior Resident - Medical OncologyInstitute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All-India Institute of Medical Sciences
  7. 1996
    Clinical Residency - Internal MedicineAll-India Institute of Medical Sciences
  8. 1992
    Internship - Rotatory InternshipAll-India Institute of Medical Sciences
  9. 1991
    MB BSAll-India Institute of Medical Sciences
  10. 1987
    Pre-MedicalUnion Christian College

Certifications

  1. 2004
    HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Brian Durie Outstanding Achievement Award International Myeloma Working Group
  2. 2020
    Mark and Judy Mullins Professor of Hematologic MalignanciesNamed Professorship Committee - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Committees
  3. 2014
    Teacher of the Year, Hematology and OncologyMayo Fellows' Association
  4. 2014
    Young Investigator AwardEastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG)
  5. 2003
    William Summerskill AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  6. 2003
    Merit AwardAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  7. 2002
    Cancer Education Consortium AwardEpidemiology and Trial Design, Brewster, MA
  8. 2002
    Methods in Clinical Cancer Research AwardAmerican Association for Cancer Research and American Society of Clinical Oncology
  9. 2002
    Travel Award for Presentation at Special Topic Conference on Hepatic Veno-occlusive Disease, Atlanta, GAAmerican Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  10. 2001
    American Association of Cancer Research AwardMolecular Biology Workshop, Aspen, CO
  11. 1993
    Kirpal Kaur Award for Best ResidentDepartment of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    Vice PresidentInternational Society of Amyloidosis
  2. 2019 - present
    Chair, Plasma cell disorders Scientific CommitteeAmerican Society of Hematology
  3. 2017 - present
    TreasurerInternational Myeloma Society
  4. 2017 - present
    Co-ChairCIBMTR Plasma Cell Disorders Working Committee, ABMTR/IBMTR
  5. 2016 - present
    ChairMyeloma, Amyloid, and Dysproteinemia DOG, Disease/Discipline Oriented Groups (DOGs), Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  6. 2016 - 2019
    Vice ChairMultiple Myeloma Research Consortium
  7. 2016 - present
    ChairNational Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Myeloma Committee
  8. 2016 - present
    Co-ChairNational Cancer Institute Myeloma Steering Committee
  9. 2013 - 2021
    Medical DirectorCancer Center Clinical Research, Mayo Medical Center
  10. 2013 - 2021
    Vice ChairTransplant Center Research Committee
  11. 2011
    Active MemberSociety for Clinical Trials
  12. 2009 - 2012
    Institutional Review Board, Mayo Clinic Committees
  13. 2008 - 2019
    MemberTransfusion Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  14. 2008 - present
    MemberEuropean Hematology Association
  15. 2000 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research
  16. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
  17. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
  18. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  19. 1998 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  20.  
    MemberAmyloid Interest Group, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  21.  
    MemberBone Marrow Transplant Program, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  22.  
    MemberDysproteinemia Clinic, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine

Publications

Research activities

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