Aimaz Afrough

Dr. Aimaz Afrough is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where she specializes in hematology and oncology within the Division of Hematology and Oncology. She joined the faculty in 2021 after completing advanced training in stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy. Board-certified in medical oncology and hematology, her clinical practice focuses on plasma cell disorders and cellular therapies.

Education:

• Medical Degree: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran
• Residency: Internal Medicine, St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore
• Fellowship: Hematology and Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine
• Fellowship: Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Research Focus: Dr. Afrough's research centers on improving therapeutic outcomes for plasma cell dyscrasias through novel approaches including CAR T-cell therapy, adoptive cell therapy, and immunotherapy. Her work emphasizes enhancing safety and efficacy profiles of treatments for multiple myeloma and related disorders through translational clinical research.

Publication Trends: Her recent publications (2014-2019) primarily investigate complications and outcomes of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, with emphases on viral reactivations, amyloidosis treatment protocols, and graft-versus-host disease mechanisms. Research consistently integrates hematology, virology, and immunology with strong clinical correlations.

Awards:

• Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) Training Award (2019)

Professional Affiliations: Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, and American Society of Oncology. Maintains collaborative research networks across major cancer centers.