Han W. Tun, M.D.

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Han W. Tun, M.D.
Location: Florida
  • Primary Appointment
  • Hematology/Oncology
  • Academic Rank
  • Assistant Professor of Medicine
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Summary

The research of Han W. Tun, M.D., is focused on brain lymphoma, with an aim of developing novel therapeutic agents and improving the understanding of disease mechanisms.

Dr. Tun uses genomic research tools to identify genetic abnormalities associated with brain lymphoma. He also collaborates with other researchers on genomic projects related to kidney and thyroid cancers.

Focus areas

  • Genomic research on brain lymphoma
  • Role of osteopontin in brain lymphoma
  • Development of novel therapeutic agents for brain lymphoma
  • Study of interaction between lymphoma cells and brain microenvironment
  • Genomic research on kidney and thyroid cancers in collaboration with other researchers

Significance to patient care

Dr. Tun's research has identified new molecular therapeutic targets in brain lymphoma, kidney cancer and thyroid cancer.

Dr. Tun has a research platform to identify novel drugs with excellent brain penetration and anti-lymphoma activity. These drugs are then tested in various models to be translated into clinical trials for patients. He is also currently developing a clinical trial for brain lymphoma patients.

Professional highlights

  • R21 Research Grant, National Institutes of Health, 2012

Recent publications

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Education

Fellowship – Hematology/Oncology
Mayo Clinic in Florida

Chief Resident – Post Graduate Year III Chief Residency in Internal Medicine
Harbor Hospital Center

Residency – Post Graduate Year I-II Internal Medicine Residency
Harbor Hospital Center

House Officer – House Officer Training in Psychiatry/Geriatric Medicine (four institutions)
All Saints Hospital

House Officer – House Officer Training in Psychiatry/Geriatric Medicine (four institutions)
Northampton General Hospital

House Officer – House Officer Training in Psychiatry/Geriatric Medicine (four institutions)
Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Senior House Officer – Training in Geriatric Medicine
Northampton General Hospital

Senior House Officer – Training in Psychiatry
St. Cadoc Hospital

Internship – Rotational Internship (four institutions)
Central Womens Hospital

Internship – Various hospitals
Rangoon General Hospital

MB BS –
Institute of Medicine (1)




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