Farrukh Awan

Farrukh Awan, M.D., serves as a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and is an active member of the Division of Hematology and Oncology, specializing in bone marrow transplantation and treatments for leukemia and lymphoma.

Education:

• Medical Degree: Aga Khan University Medical College, Pakistan
• Internal Medicine Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Hematology and Oncology Fellowship: The Ohio State University

His research focuses on advancing therapies for hematologic malignancies through translational and clinical studies, with particular emphasis on cellular therapies and lymphoma management. Dr. Awan maintains board certification in both hematology and medical oncology from the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Scientific Awards:

• Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Clinical Career Development Award from the Lymphoma Research Foundation

Dr. Awan has administered multiple clinical trials and research grants targeting hematologic cancers, contributing significantly to therapeutic advancements. He actively participates in national oncology initiatives through memberships in the American Medical Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and American Society of Hematology. His scholarly work includes numerous academic publications and book chapters on cancer therapeutics.

Within UT Southwestern's Division of Hematology and Oncology, Dr. Awan collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to integrate cutting-edge research into patient care protocols for blood disorders and malignancies.