James Thompson, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Assistant Member, Department of Immunology
Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Profile

Areas of Expertise: 
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
Hematologic Oncology
Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)
Myeloproliferative diseases (MPD)

Research

Research Interests: 
Etiology of MDS and unexplained anemia (UA) of aging
Role of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations in immunosenescence
Role of mtDNA mutations in the development of MDS and UA

Background Information

Education and Training: 
MD - Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY
Residency: 
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Board Certification: 
Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Fellowships: 
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

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May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. To help you begin to understand this complex group of tumors, we have compiled some of the key facts, statistics and information below. Learn about the Neuro-oncology Center at Roswell Park or consult the links and sources below for more information. Brain Tumor Facts and Figures

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