Wael Saber

Wael Saber, MD, MS, is a Professor in the Department of Medicine (Division of Hematology and Oncology) at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He holds key affiliations with the institution's Cancer Center and the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR), where he contributes to multinational clinical trials and registry analyses.

His research spans:

• Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation: Optimizing regimens, reducing relapse, and improving cost-effectiveness.
• Genomic Predictors: Using whole-genome sequencing and machine learning to forecast transplant outcomes.
• Telomere Dynamics: Investigating telomere length impacts on post-transplant survival.
• Health Disparities: Analyzing racial/socioeconomic factors in transplant access.

Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on translational applications, including biomarker validation for graft-versus-host disease and real-world evidence studies. Dr. Saber frequently publishes in high-impact journals like Blood, JAMA Oncology, and Transplantation and Cellular Therapy.