Myles Nickolich

Myles Nickolich, MD is an Associate Professor at the Department of Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, and serves as the Assistant Dean for Education in the Clinical Learning Environment. He also holds the role of Program Director for the Hematology-Oncology Fellowship at Penn State Cancer Institute.

Educational Background:

• Medical Degree from Case Western Reserve University
• Residency in Internal Medicine at Duke University Hospital
• Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Duke Cancer Institute

Dr. Nickolich’s research is centered on acute leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) therapeutics, with a focus on improving outcomes after stem cell transplantation. His work also explores medical education curricular design and undergraduate medical education assessment.

His recent publications highlight trends in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT), chimerism testing, and prophylactic antibiotic regimens in transplant settings. He has contributed to understanding the role of post-transplant cyclophosphamide, mixed chimerism monitoring, and donor lymphocyte infusion efficacy.

Scientific Awards:

• Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2021)