Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology
Emory University School of Medicine
Dr. Leyland-Jones' main research interests are pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenetics in oncological clinical trials; translation of preclinical models into the clinic; biomarker endpoints in Phase I/II clinical trials; and screening and mechanistic studies of novel targeted and chemotherapeutic anti-cancer agents.
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About Dr. Leyland-Jones
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Why did you become interested in cancer research?
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How will genotyping affect the development of individualized medicine?
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How will individualized medicine affect the pharmaceutical economy?
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How will individualized medicine affect insurance companies?
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What is the greatest challenge you face treating a breast cancer patient?
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What information should be given to a newly diagnosed cancer patient?
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How does molecular profiling affect educators and students studying cancer?
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What is the future of molecular profiling process?
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What are your goals with genotyping or molecular profiling?
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