Sumithira Vasu, MBBS

Clinical Expertise

Acute Myeloid Leukemias
Anemia, Aplastic
Blood Cancers
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Hematology
Hemoglobinuria, Paroxysmal
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Precursor B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
Precursor T-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma

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Gender

Female

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I’m an oncologist treating patients with leukemia. I specialize in hematology with a specific focus on acute myeloid leukemias, myelodysplastic syndromes and bone marrow transplantation. Every day, my colleagues and I at the OSUCCC – James collaborate to create targeted therapies for each patient.

I serve as an assistant professor in Ohio State’s division of hematology. In addition to teaching, I participate in grant-funded research to better understand specific cancers. I focus on developing pharmacologic and immunologic therapies to pre-emptively manage cancer relapse following bone marrow transplantation.

Cancer is complex, but I’m confident our research continues to bring us closer to finding a cure. My work has been featured in medical publications, including Leukemia & Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplantation and Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation.

It’s an honor to work at one of the nation’s premier cancer hospitals. Our collective expertise results in faster responses, fewer side effects and more hope for cancer patients everywhere.

Education and Background

Education

Thanjavur Medical College

Thanjavur, India

Fellowship

Transfusion Medicine

Warren Magnuson Clinical Center

Bethesda, MD
Hematology/Oncology

National Institute of Health - NHLBI

Bethesda, MD

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Hematology)
American Board of Pathology (Subspecialty: Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine)

Academic Department

Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Hematology

I see patients at

The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute

460 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210

800-293-5066

Consulting and Related Relationships

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