Summary

Dr. Zonder is a Leader of Multiple Myeloma Multidisciplinary Team at Karmanos Cancer Institute (http://www.karmanos.org/) , one of only 39 NCI Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country. Dr. Zonder has had a specific interest in amyloidosis, multiple myeloma and closely related diseases since he was in Medical School at Wayne State University. He is a member of several professional societies including ASH, ASCO, American Medical Association and SWOG. Dr. Zonder's primary research interest is investigating new drug applications for malignant plasma cell disorders.

In addition to his role as the PI for 6 active myeloma trials and co-investigator for other 14 leukemia and lymphoma studies at the Karmanos Cancer Institute, Dr. Zonder was also the National Study Coordinator (PI) for the SWOG study S0232 - Dexamethasone +/- Lenalidomide for patients with newly diagnosed Multiple Myeloma, the results of which were presented by him at ASH 2007 and ASCO this year. Finally, Dr. Zonder is the national PI for a study for primary systemic (AL)-Amyloidosis evaluating the combination of melphalan, dexamethasone, and bortezomib. This study is coordinated at Karmanos by a highly motivated team of professional researchers. http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00520767?term=amyloidosis&rank=28 This clinical trial is currently accruing patients at three sites in Southeast Michigan: Karmanos Cancer Institute, Henry Ford Hospital and Providence Cancer Center. Several other institutions in five other states across the country are in the process of opening this study, as well. For more information, please contact Silva Lalo at 313-576-8673 or lalos@karmanos.org.

Upcoming Event: Karmanos Myeloma and Amyloidosis Patient Day - free to all patients and their families regardless of where they currently receive their cancer therapy, this program will offer patient-friendly informational seminars addressing a variety of topics, good food, free massage, and information from local and national vendors, foundations, and support groups. Date: September 27, 2008. Location to be posted on the Karmanos website in the next month or so.

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