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Dr. Portia Smallbone | Stem Cell Transplantation | Young Scientist Award

Assistant Professor, MD Anderson Cancer Center, United States

Dr. Portia Smallbone is a clinical and laboratory haematologist from Perth, Western Australia. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor in Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. With extensive experience in clinical haematology, laboratory medicine, and stem cell transplantation, Dr. Smallbone’s research focuses on innovative treatments for hematological conditions. She has contributed to several high-impact publications and actively mentors medical trainees.

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šŸŽ“ Education

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS, Hons): University of Western Australia (2015). Professional Fellowships: Fellow of Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP, 2023) and Royal Australian College of Pathologists (FRCPA, 2023). Licenses: Texas Medical License (BP10085156), ECFMG Certification, AHPRA License (IMED0002069900).

šŸ’¼ Experience

Assistant Professor: MD Anderson Cancer Center (2023ā€“Present). Clinical & Laboratory Haematology Fellowship: Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, WA (2020ā€“2023). Chief Resident: Fiona Stanley Hospital (2020ā€“2021). Internship & Residency: Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth (2016ā€“2019).

šŸ… Awards & Honors

Travel Grant: ASTCT Conference (2024). Spinnaker Health Research Grant: $20,000 (2022). Junior Medical Officer of the Month: Hollywood Hospital (2017). Academic Excellence: Coral Haughie Memorial Prize, RANZCOG OB/GYN Award (2014).

šŸ”¬ Research Focus

Dr. Smallbone’s research interests include graft-versus-host disease, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation outcomes, and novel therapies for hematological malignancies. She is involved in studies exploring cfDNA applications in myelofibrosis, the efficacy of decitabine in leukemia, and chronic GVHD management.

Ā Conclusion

Dr. Portia Smallbone is a highly accomplished and dedicated researcher with outstanding contributions to hematology. Her extensive academic achievements, research outputs, and leadership roles position her as a strong contender for the Young Scientist Award. With continued efforts to expand collaborations and focus on translational outcomes, she can further solidify her impact as a leader in the field.

Publication Top Notes

  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients With Myelofibrosis and Splanchnic Vein Thrombosis: A Case Series
    • Year: 2024-12-09
    • Authors: Portia Smallbone; Mallika Sekhar; Samer A. Srour; Jeremy L. Ramdial; Crystal L. Carmicheal Kusy; Elizabeth J. Shpall; Uday R. Popat
    • Citation: American Journal of Hematology
    • DOI: 10.1002/ajh.27542

 

  • Gastrointestinal Involvement Refines Prognosis in Minnesota Standard Risk Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease
    • Year: 2024-11
    • Authors: Curtis M. Marcoux; Amin Alousi; Jin Im; Laquisa C. Hill; Portia Smallbone; Uday Popat; Chitra Hosing; Partow Kebriaei; Amanda Olson; Rohtesh Mehta et al.
    • Citation: Bone Marrow Transplantation
    • DOI: 10.1038/s41409-024-02393-1

 

  • Central Nervous System Manifestations in Acute and Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease
    • Year: 2024-10-23
    • Authors: Nicolas Lambert; Florence Forte; Majdouline El Moussaoui; Justine Monseur; Nicole Raus; Alexey Polushin; David Michonneau; Carl Shultz; William J. Hogan; Aitana Balaguer-RosellĆ³ et al.
    • Citation: Brain
    • DOI: 10.1093/brain/awae340

 

  • Laboratory Methods of Monitoring Disease Response After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Myelofibrosis

 

  • The Clinical Features, Management, and Outcomes of Lymphoma in Pregnancy: A Multicenter Study by the Australasian Lymphoma Alliance
    • Year: 2023-06
    • Authors: Pietro Di Ciaccio; Georgia Mills; Michael J. Shipton; Belinda A. Campbell; Gareth Peter Gregory; Jenna Langfield; Matthew Greenwood; Sean McKeague; Mohammad Shanavas; Renee Eslick et al.
    • Citation: British Journal of Haematology
    • DOI: 10.1111/bjh.18727

 

  • EBV-Associated Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma Arising Within Atrial Myxoma in an Immunocompetent Patient Can Be Treated Successfully With Surgery Alone
    • Year: 2020-04
    • Authors: Portia Smallbone; Benhur Amanuel; Peter D. Robbins; Jurgen Passage; Carolyn S. Grove
    • Citation: Pathology
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.pathol.2020.01.678

 

  • Clinically Significant Pleural Effusion in Intensive Care: A Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study
    • Year: 2020-01
    • Authors: Edward T. H. Fysh; Portia Smallbone; Nicholas Mattock; Cassandra McCloskey; Edward Litton; Bradley Wibrow; Kwok M. Ho; Y. C. Gary Lee
    • Citation: Critical Care Explorations
    • DOI: 10.1097/cce.0000000000000070

 

  • Prognostic Factors and the Impact of Frontline Therapy in Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma: 10 Years of ā€˜Real-Worldā€™ Experience From Western Australia
    • Year: 2019-12-06
    • Authors: James A. Kuzich; Andrew P. Hutchison; Kenneth J. C. Lim; Portia Smallbone; Kate Denning; Matthew P. Wright; Gavin Cull; Michael F. Leahy; David J. L. Joske; Dejan Radeski et al.
    • Citation: Leukemia & Lymphoma
    • DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2019.1637865

 

Portia Smallbone | Stem Cell Transplantation | Young Scientist Award

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