George Yaghmour

Dr. George Yaghmour is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Southern California, specializing in hematology, oncology, and stem cell transplantation. His clinical focus includes acute leukemia treatment and allogeneic bone marrow transplantation.

His research examines novel therapeutic approaches for hematologic malignancies, particularly acute leukemias. Key areas include immunotherapy regimens, targeted therapies, and stem cell transplantation protocols. He maintains active clinical trials investigating CAR T-cell therapies and combination treatments for refractory leukemias.

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in Philadelphia chromosome-positive leukemias, graft-versus-host disease prophylaxis, and measurable residual disease monitoring. His work consistently addresses treatment optimization for high-risk patient populations.

Scientific Awards:

• Top Doctors in Southern CA Rising Stars (2017)
• Outstanding Fellow Award, Tennessee Oncology Practice Society (2015)
• Scholarship Award, Asheville Hematologic Malignancies Symposium (2015)
• Star Team Award, VAMC Memphis (2014)
• Top 5% Internal Medicine Residents, Wayne State University (2013)
• Outstanding Patient Satisfaction/Care, Henry Ford Hospital (2012)
• Top 1% Graduate Award, Aleppo University School of Medicine (2008)

He leads clinical research initiatives through the Jane Anne Nohl Division of Hematology and mentors fellows in translational leukemia research.