Kristen M. O'Dwyer

Kristen M. O'Dwyer, M.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group in the Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology. She specializes in leukemia research and clinical trials, with a focus on T-cell ALL, B-cell ALL, and epigenetic therapies.

• Education: MD from University of Wisconsin Medical School-Madison
• Training: Fellowship in Medical Oncology (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center), Residency in Internal Medicine (New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell)

Her research explores:

• CAR T-cell therapy (e.g., KTE-X19) for relapsed/refractory leukemia
• Epigenetic modulation using agents like azacitidine
• Metabolic targeting in leukemia cells
• Stem cell dynamics in AML and CML

Recent publications span 2022-2006, with recurring themes in hematology-oncology, targeted therapies, and clinical trial design.

Scientific awards include:

• Young Investigator Awards (2016, 2009-2010)
• Wilmot Cancer Research Fellowship (2010-2013)
• NIH and HHMI fellowships

Patient feedback highlights exceptional care, with 5/5 star ratings for communication, trust, and treatment explanation. She is actively involved in clinical trials for leukemia therapies and affiliated with UR Medicine's Wilmot Cancer Center.