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David Dingli, M.D., Ph.D.

  1. Hematologist
  2. Internist
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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David Dingli, M.D., Ph.D., professor of medicine, obtained his medical degree from the University of Malta and a PhD in molecular biology from Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. He completed his residency and fellowship in internal medicine and hematology/oncology at Mayo Clinic, and also spent time as a visiting scientist at Harvard University, University of Lisbon, and Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology. He has board certifications and fellowships from several professional organizations, such as the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American College of Physicians, and the Royal College of Physicians.

Dr. Dingli has received numerous honors and awards for his research and teaching, such as the Donald C. Balfour Award for Meritorious Research, the Bellman Prize, and the J. W. Forrester Award. He has been involved in various educational activities, such as directing the Tutorial in Gene Therapy course, chairing the Hematology Quality Committee, and mentoring students and fellows. His research interests include tumor virotherapy, mathematical modeling of hematopoiesis and cancer, and stem cell transplantation. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and abstracts on topics related to hematology and oncology.

  1. Amyloidosis
  2. Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance
  3. Multiple myeloma
  4. Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
  5. Plasma cell disorders
  6. POEMS syndrome
  7. Schnitzler syndrome
  8. Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
  1. Bone marrow transplant
  2. CAR-T cell therapy
  3. Peripheral blood stem cell transplant
  1. 2009
    Visiting ScientistMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology, Plon, Germany
  2. 2007
    Visiting Scientist - Program for Evolutionary DynamicsHarvard University
  3. 2007
    Visiting Scientist - Complexo Interdisciplinar, Department of PhysicsUniversity of Lisbon
  4. 2005
    ResidentHematology/Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2005
    FellowHematology/Oncology Fellowship Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 2003
    PhDMolecular Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. 2003
    Predoctoral StudentMolecular Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  8. 2003
    PhD - Molecular BiologyMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  9. 2000
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  10. 2000
    ResidentMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  11. 1997
    Senior House OfficerDepartment of Hematology, West Glasgow University Hospitals, NHS Trust, University of Glasgow, Scotland
  12. 1996
    Senior House OfficerDepartment of Internal Medicine, St. Luke's University Hospital, Guardamangia
  13. 1994
    InternshipSt. Luke's University Hospital, Guardamangia
  14. 1992
    MDUniversity of Malta Medical School, Guardamangia, Malta

Certifications

  1. 2005
    HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    J. W. Forrester Award Systems Dynamics Society
  2. 2020
    MemberRoyal Society of Medicine
  3. 2015
    Systems Dynamics Society PrizeSystems Dynamics Society
  4. 2013
    Elected Overseas Regional Advisor for Upper Mid-WestRoyal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
  5. 2012
    Bright Idea for Innovation AwardDepartment of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
  6. 2010
    Chartered BiologistSociety of Biology, UK
  7. 2010
    Affiliate MemberMadison’s Who’s Who
  8. 2007
    Elected FellowRoyal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
  9. 2007
    Elected FellowRoyal College of Physicians of London
  10. 2007
    Early Career Development Award for Clinician-ScientistMayo Clinic in Rochester
  11. 2007
    Elected FellowInstitute of Biology (Society of Biology) (UK)
  12. 2007
    Elected FellowRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
  13. 2007
    Elected FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  14. 2006
    Bellman PrizeMathematical Bioscience 2009
  15. 2005
    Donald C. Balfour Award for Meritorious ResearchMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  16. 2005
    Merit AwardAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  17. 2004
    Travel Award, (Workshop on Mathematical Modeling and Computers in Medicine)Santa Fe Institute
  18. 2003
    Fellowship AwardMultiple Myeloma Research Foundation
  19. 2003
    Travel Award (Optimal Control Theory in Application to Biology)University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  20. 2003
    Travel AwardAmerican Society of Gene Therapy
  21. 2003
    Travel Award (Introduction to the Mathematics of Biological Complexity)University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  22. 2001
    First Prize (Student Section)Building Bridges Research Symposium
  23. 2001
    Fellowship AwardMultiple Myeloma Research Foundation
  24. 2000
    Attitude, Commitment and Excellence Award (ACE)Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  25. 2000
    General Mills Foundation Clinician-Investigator FellowshipMayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  26. 2000
    Internal Medicine Resident Research AwardMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  27. 2000
    Winner of National Medical JeopardyAmerican College of Physicians National Meeting, Philadelphia
  28. 2000
    Mayo Medical School Excellence in Teaching AwardMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  29. 1999
    Winner of Regional Medical JeopardyAmerican College of Physicians Minnesota Chapter Meeting, Minneapolis, MN
  30. 1992
    Exceptional Performance in MedicineUniversity of Malta Medical School, Guardamangia, Malta
  31. 1992
    First in Graduating ClassUniversity of Malta Medical School, Guardamangia, Malta
  32. 1989
    Distinction in Physiology and BiochemistryUniversity of Malta Medical School, Guardamangia, Malta
  33. 1989
    Distinction in AnatomyUniversity of Malta Medical School, Guardamangia, Malta
  34. 1986
    First Prize in Biology, Chemistry and PhysicsThe New Lyceum, Gozo, Malta

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    DirectorBone Marrow Transplant Program, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine
  2. 2023 - present
    MemberBone Marrow Transplant Clinical Trials Network (BMT CTN)
  3. 2021 - present
    MemberResearch Personnel Subcommittee
  4. 2020 - present
    MemberRoyal Society of Medicine
  5. 2019 - present
    MemberInternational Society of Amyloidosis
  6. 2017 - 2024
    Associate Director for EducationWilliam J von Liebig Transplant Center
  7. 2017 - 2024
    ChairTransplant Center Education Committee
  8. 2016 - present
    Education DirectorBone Marrow Transplant Program, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  9. 2016 - present
    DirectorBone Marrow Transplant Fellowship Training Program
  10. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for the History of Medicine
  11. 2014 - present
    MemberHematology Quality Committee
  12. 2014 - present
    MemberClinician Investigator Training Program Committee
  13. 2014 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research
  14. 2014 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation
  15. 2013 - present
    Regional AdvisorRoyal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
  16. 2011 - present
    MemberInternational Myeloma Society
  17. 2010 - 2011
    Committee ChairElectoral Committee, Mayo Clinic Chapter, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  18. 2008
    MemberKendall-Balfour Awards Selection Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  19. 2008 - present
    Executive Board MemberMayo Clinic Chapter, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  20. 2007 - present
    DirectorTutorial in Gene Therapy (VGT 8888), Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  21. 2007 - present
    MemberVirology/Gene Therapy Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  22. 2007 - present
    MemberRoyal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
  23. 2007 - present
    MemberRoyal College of Physicians of London
  24. 2007 - present
    Elected FellowInstitute of Biology
  25. 2007 - present
    MemberInstitute of Biology
  26. 2007 - present
    MemberRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
  27. 2007 - present
    MemberRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons (London)
  28. 2007 - present
    MemberSociety of Biology, UK
  29. 2006 - present
    MemberSociety for Mathematical Biology
  30. 2005 - present
    MemberEuropean Society of Hematology
  31. 2004 - 2005
    MemberHematology Research Committee, Hematology Research, Division of Hematology
  32. 2004 - present
    MemberPlummer Society, Mayo Clinic Rochester Societies
  33. 2004 - present
    Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  34. 2004 - present
    MemberPlummer Society, Mayo Foundation
  35. 2003 - present
    MemberAcademy of Molecular Imaging
  36. 2002 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Gene and Cell Therapy
  37. 2001 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  38. 2001 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  39. 2001 - present
    Mayo Medical Alumni Association
  40. 2001 - present
    MemberMayo Medical Alumni Association
  41. 2000 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
  42. 2000 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science
  43. 2000 - present
    MemberSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  44. 1997 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Internal Medicine
  45. 1997 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  46. 1997 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  47. 1997 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  48. 1997 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  49. 1996 - present
    MemberRoyal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom
  50.  
    MemberWilliam J von Liebig Transplant Center
  51.  
    MemberDepartment of Molecular Medicine
  52.  
    MemberNorth Central Cancer Treatment Group, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  53.  
    Ad Hoc ReviewerOncology Research Committee, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  54.  
    Ad Hoc ReviewerHematology Research Committee, Hematology Research, Division of Hematology
  55.  
    MemberMyeloma, Amyloidosis and Dysproteinemia Group, Department of Internal Medicine
  56.  
    MemberBiomathematics Research Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  57.  
    MemberDepartment of Education Administration
  58.  
    Grant ReviewerMultiple Myeloma Research Foundation
  59.  
    Grant ReviewerAgence Nationale de la Recherche
  60.  
    Grant ReviewerLeukaemia Research Fund (UK)
  61.  
    Grant ReviewerCancer Research UK
  62.  
    FellowRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
  63.  
    FellowRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons (London)
  64.  
    FellowRoyal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

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Research activities

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