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John J. Densmore

John J. Densmore

Associate Professor, Medicine- Hematology and Oncology

Primary Location
PO Box 800716
Primary Phone Number

Bio & Overview

Research focuses on trials of biologic and targeted therapies for hematologic malignancies.

Academic Information

Department
Medicine- Hematology and Oncology
Academic Title
Associate Professor

Primary Education

  • BA, Biology, Cornell University, 1989
  • PhD, Biophysics, University of Virginia, 1994
  • MD, Medicine, University of Virginia, 1995
  • Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Virginia, 1998
  • Fellowship, Hematology and Oncology, University of Virginia, 2001

Other Appointments

  • Associate Professor, Medicine

Other Affiliations

  • Member, Immunology/Immunotherapy Program

Research Interests

Malignant hematology (lymphoma, myeloma, leukemia)

Selected Publications

Taylor AG, Snyder AE, Anderson JG, Brown CJ, Densmore JJ, Bourguignon C, Gentle Massage Improves Disease- and Treatment-Related Symptoms in Patients with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia., 2014; Journal of clinical trials. 4() . PMID: 25530922 | PMCID: PMC4266937

Prichard M, Harris T, Williams ME, Densmore JJ, Treatment strategies for relapsed and refractory aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma., 2009; Expert Opin Pharmacother. 10(6) 983-95. PMID:

Densmore JJ, Inherited and acquired hematologic disorders in athletes., 2008; Clin Adv Hematol Oncol. 6(2) 111-2. PMID:

Williams ME, Densmore JJ, Pawluczkowycz AW, Beum PV, Kennedy AD, Lindorfer MA, Hamil SH, Eggleton JC, Taylor RP, Thrice-weekly low-dose rituximab decreases CD20 loss via shaving and promotes enhanced targeting in chronic lymphocytic leukemia., 2006; J Immunol. 177(10) 7435-43. PMID: