Shaji Kumar MD

Dr. Shaji K. Kumar, M.D., is a consultant, professor, and researcher in the field of hematology and oncology at Mayo Clinic. He received his medical degree from All-India Institute of Medical Sciences and completed his residency and fellowship training in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology at Mayo Clinic and Dana-Farber Harvard Cancer Institute.

Dr. Kumar has been involved in clinical and translational research on multiple myeloma, amyloidosis, and other plasma cell disorders, with a focus on novel therapeutic agents, prognostic factors, and molecular mechanisms of disease. He has published over 500 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and abstracts, and serves as an editorial board member or reviewer for several journals, including Blood, Leukemia, and American Journal of Hematology.

Dr. Kumar has received several honors and awards for his clinical and research work, such as the William Summerskill Award, the Young Investigator Award, and the Brian Durie Outstanding Achievement Award. He is also an active member and leader of various professional societies and committees, such as the American Society of Hematology, the International Myeloma Society, and the National Cancer Institute Myeloma Steering Committee.