Brea C. Lipe

Brea C. Lipe, M.D. is a Professor in the Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She serves as the clinical director of Wilmot's multiple myeloma program and is affiliated with both the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) and Accountable Health Partners (AHP), a network of over 2,000 community and UR medical faculty.

Her educational background includes:

• Medical Doctor (MD) from Albany Medical College (2005)
• Internship in Internal Medicine at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (2005-2006)
• Residency in Internal Medicine at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (2006-2008)
• Fellowship in Hematology & Oncology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (2008-2011)

Dr. Lipe's research and clinical work centers on improving care for patients with multiple myeloma and other plasma cell dyscrasias. She emphasizes knowing patients as individuals to understand their treatment goals, viewing multiple myeloma as 'a lifelong journey' where 'a strong partnership with my patients is essential.' In her laboratory, she studies mechanisms of multiple myeloma development with the goal of creating prevention therapies. She actively offers patients clinical trial options based on the most recent data and works with a dedicated myeloma-specific support team.

Her publications reveal a strong focus across multiple myeloma aspects including diagnosis, treatment approaches for various patient populations (particularly frail older adults), complications management, and novel therapeutic combinations. Her work spans clinical trials, consensus guidelines, and innovative research approaches to improve patient outcomes, appearing in prestigious journals including The Lancet Oncology and Blood.

Her scientific achievements include:

• Leadership Academy (2017)
• Department of Internal Medicine OSARM Faculty Incubator Scholar (2011)
• Clinical Research Training Institute Clinical Scholar for ASH (2011)
• Award for Excellence in Teaching (2009, 2007)
• Frank C. Knievel Scholarship Award (2001-2005)
• First Generation Diversity Scholarship (1996-2001)

Dr. Lipe leads clinical trials including a Phase III Randomized Trial for Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Patients. With a 4.9 out of 5 stars rating from 587 ratings, patients consistently praise her knowledge, attentiveness, and ability to explain complex medical information clearly. She is described as 'the very best in the upstate region' with many patients stating they have recommended her to others diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Outside of her professional work, Dr. Lipe enjoys gardening and growing various plants, mentioning that she has 'gotten some of my best gardening tips from my patients.'