Hematology
Stephen Nimer, MD
Director, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center; Executive Dean for Research, Miller School of Medicine; Oscar de la Renta Endowed Chair in Cancer Research
Dr. Nimer has been studying the transcriptional regulation of normal and malignant hematopoiesis for decades, with the aim of understanding how the normal processes of stem cell self-renewal and differentiation are regulated and how these processes are aberrant in the myeloid malignancies. Overall, his lab has focused on defining genes that contribute to the development and progression of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) and on identifying novel ways to target
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Medical Oncology (ABIM)
- Hematology (ABIM)
Education & Training
- BS, MIT (1975)
- MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (1979)
- Residency, Internal Medicine, UCLA (1979-1982)
- Fellowship, Hematology/Oncology, UCLA (1982-1986)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Director, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Executive Dean for Research, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami
- Oscar de la Renta Endowed Chair in Cancer Research
- Chairman, Myelodysplastic Syndrome Foundation
- Chairman, Medical Advisory Board, Gabrielle's Angel Foundation
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
Experience
45+ years in practice