Hussein Abbas

Hussein Abbas is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Leukemia and Genomic Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He also holds adjunct roles at the University of Texas School of Biomedical Informatics and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. His research focuses on identifying vulnerabilities and mechanisms of response/resistance in leukemias, integrating computational and experimental approaches. Abbas completed his MD at the American University of Beirut (2014) and PhD in Cancer Biology/Immunology at the MD Anderson UTHealth Houston Graduate School (2010).

Research Interests: His lab explores both intrinsic (leukemia-specific) and extrinsic (immunobiology, stromal interactions) factors in blood cancers. Techniques include single-cell genomics, spatial biology, CRISPR functional screens, and PDX models. Training opportunities are available for computational and experimental researchers.

Grants & Collaborations: Active in translational research programs, collaborating across departments to leverage multiplatform genomic data from clinical trials. Involved in studies funded through NIH and institutional programs.

Labs: Abbas Lab at MD Anderson focuses on translational leukemia research with a strong emphasis on patient-derived samples and clinical observation-driven projects.