Basic and clinical research is an integral part of the Division of Hematology Oncology.  Bringing the best of medical science to clinical practice is a major goal at UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Division’s physicians undertake a broad range of both clinical and basic research.

Clinical Research

The Division of Hematology Oncology’s clinical research program is closely coordinated with the Clinical Research Office of the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center.  Physicians and fellows in the Division of Hematology Oncology actively recruit patients who meet certain eligibility criteria to a number of on-going clinical trials.  For a complete listing of open studies please visit the SCC Clinical Research Office or the UTSW Clinical Trials Office web site.

Please use the quick links on the right to find more information about research in our individual ­­clinical programs.

Basic Research

Basic research in the Division of Hematology/Oncology is largely conducted within the Hamon Center for Therapeutic Oncology Research.  Long-standing areas of interest include the molecular basis and models of chronic myelogenous leukemia, the genetic basis of sarcoma, and the role of lipid modifications of proteins in cell signaling and cancer.  Faculty members are appointed jointly in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and train graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and clinical fellows for careers in biomedical science.