The call will feature a presentation by Dr. Andrzej Jakubowiak,
Following the formal presentations, there will be a fireside chat moderated by
A live Q&A session will follow the formal presentations and fireside chat.
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About the KOL
Andrzej Jakubowiak, M.D., Ph.D., is an internationally known expert on multiple myeloma, a cancer of the plasma cells in a patient's bone marrow. He works closely with the
Dr. Jakubowiak's primary research focus is in the development of new drugs for the treatment of multiple myeloma. He is currently the lead investigator on a number of multi-site clinical trials for patients who are newly diagnosed, have relapsed, or have refractory (resistant to treatment) disease. Dr. Jakubowiak has received research funding and several grants from the MMRC. He is also the recipient of many honors, including the Myeloma Center of the Year award by the MMRC in 2008 and 2010.
A frequently invited lecturer, Dr. Jakubowiak has presented his research findings at medical meetings around the world. He has published more than 50 peer-reviewed articles as well as 14 book chapters. Additionally, he serves as an ad hoc reviewer for several scientific journals, including the
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