Dr. Elizabeth O Hexner MD
Hematologist (Blood Specialist) | Hematology
3400 Spruce St 15 Penn Tower Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Elizabeth Hexner is a hematology internist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Hexner specializes in cases of suspected blood disorders when a diagnosis is unclear and further medical care is needed. Hematology internists work with other specialists such as surgeons, radiation therapists and gynecologists in order to get a better understanding on the cases. Often, patients are asked to participate in clinical research that could result in more efficient treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2002
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology- 2005
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- RNA interference for treating haematological malignancies.
- JAK2 V617F: implications for thrombosis in myeloproliferative diseases.
- Lestaurtinib (CEP701) is a JAK2 inhibitor that suppresses JAK2/STAT5 signaling and the proliferation of primary erythroid cells from patients with myeloproliferative disorders.
- Cellular adoptive immunotherapy after autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
- A phase I study of the mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitor sirolimus and MEC chemotherapy in relapsed and refractory acute myelogenous leukemia.
- AML1 is overexpressed in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms and mediates JAK2V617F-independent overexpression of NF-E2.
- AUF-1 and YB-1 are critical determinants of beta-globin mRNA expression in
- Intrinsic resistance to JAK2 inhibition in myelofibrosis.
- Myelofibrosis 2012: it's complicated.
- Receipt of maintenance therapy is most predictive of survival in older acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients treated with intensive induction chemotherapy regimens.
- A common, under-recognized cause of elevated serum erythropoietin.
- AUF-1 and YB-1 independently regulate β-globin mRNA in developing erythroid cells through interactions with poly(A)-binding protein.
- The Notch Ligand DLL4 Defines a Capability of Human Dendritic Cells in Regulating Th1 and Th17 Differentiation.
- The impact of anemia on overall survival in patients with myelofibrosis treated with ruxolitinib in the COMFORT studies.
- Multicenter analysis of the use of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt for management of MPN-associated portal hypertension.
Clinical Trials
- Evaluation of Ruxolitinib in Combination With PU-H71 for Treatment of Myelofibrosis
- Safety Study of Unlicensed, Investigational Cord Blood Units Manufactured by the NCBP for Unrelated Transplantation
- A Multicenter Access and Distribution Protocol for Unlicensed Cryopreserved Cord Blood Units (CBUs)
- Research Tissue Bank
- Correlative Biomarker Study in Patients With Myeloproliferative Disorders
Treatments
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes (mds), Acute Leukemia, Blood Cancers
- Anemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (aml)
- Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Leukemia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Oral Surgery Procedures
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Professional Memberships
- Member Department of Defense , Panel reviewer, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP)
- Member Racing to Register , Medical/Scientific Advisor Board member
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