Angela Dispenzieri, M.D.

  1. Hematologist

Departments

  1. Hematology
  2. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center
  3. Transplant Center

Specialty Groups

  1. Bone Marrow Transplant Program

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Angela Dispenzieri, M.D., a professor of medicine and of laboratory medicine and pathology at Mayo Clinic. She graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her residency and fellowship in internal medicine, hematology and oncology at Mayo Clinic, where she joined the faculty in 1998.

Dr. Dispenzieri holds several leadership positions, such as vice chair of the clinical research committee of Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, chair of the hematology research at Mayo Clinic, and president of the International Society of Amyloidosis.

She has received many honors and awards, including the Serene M. and Frances C. Durling Professorship, the Outstanding Investigator Award from the Department of Medicine, and the Distinguished Clinician Award from Mayo Clinic. She has extensive research experience and publications in the fields of plasma cell disorders, amyloidosis, Castleman's disease and virotherapy.

  1. Amyloidosis
  2. Cryoglobulinemia
  3. Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance
  4. Multiple myeloma
  5. Osteosclerotic myeloma
  6. POEMS syndrome
  • Multiple myeloma
  • Monoclonal gammopathy
  • Cryoglobulinemia
  • Osteosclerotic myeloma and POEMS syndrome
  • Amyloidosis
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota
  1. 1998
    ResidentHematology/Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1998
    Fellow - Hematology and OncologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1994
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1994
    ResidentMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1991
    MDAlbert Einstein College of Medicine
  6. 1985
    BS - BiologyMassachusetts Institute of Technology

Certifications

  1. 1997
    HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    2022 Highly Cited ResearcherClarivate Analytics
  2. 2022
    Distinguished ClinicianMayo Clinic
  3. 2021
    2021 Laureate AwardDepartment of Medicine
  4. 2021
    Distinguished ClinicianMayo Clinic
  5. 2019
    Outstanding InvestigatorDepartment of Medicine
  6. 2016
    Serene M. and Frances C. Durling ProfessorshipMayo Clinic Board of Governors, Mayo Clinic Committees
  7. 1997
    Genetics in OncologyFirst Annual Workshop, Berlex Oncology Foundation
  8. 1996
    Epidemiology and Clinical Trial DesignFourth Annual Workshop, Berlex Oncology Foundation
  9. 1992
    Associates Clinical Vignette CompetitionAmerican College of Physicians

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    PresidentInternational Kidney Monoclonal Gammopathy Research Group
  2. 2023 - present
    MemberNCI Myeloma Steering Committee
  3. 2018 - 2020
    Immediate Past PresidentInternational Society of Amyloidosis
  4. 2018 - 2022
    MemberPerformance Expectations for Clinical Trialists Taskforce
  5. 2018 - 2020
    TreasurerInternational Society of Amyloidosis
  6. 2017 - present
    MemberSociety of Hematologic Oncology (SOHO); SOHO Education Committee
  7. 2017 - 2021
    RepresentativeClinical Research Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  8. 2017 - 2021
    MemberMayo Clinic Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  9. 2016 - 2017
    Track LeaderAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  10. 2016 - 2018
    PresidentInternational Society of Amyloidosis
  11. 2015 - present
    MemberAmyloidosis Research Consortium Steering Committee
  12. 2014 - present
    ChairASH Scientific Committee on Lymphoid Neoplasia
  13. 2014 - 2016
    Vice ChairClinical Trials Subcommittee, Institutional Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  14. 2014 - 2016
    President-ElectInternational Society of Amyloidosis
  15. 2014 - present
    Advisory Board MemberMulticentric Castleman's Disease (MCD) Current Treatment Practices (CTP)
  16. 2013 - 2017
    TreasurerInternational Myeloma Society
  17. 2013 - present
    MemberCastleman Disease Collaborative Network Scientific Advisory Board
  18. 2012 - 2022
    ChairHematology Research, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  19. 2011
    CouncilorASH Scientific Committee on Lymphoid Neoplasia
  20. 2011 - present
    MemberASH Scientific Committee on Lymphoid Neoplasia
  21. 2010 - 2014
    TreasurerInternational Society of Amyloidosis
  22. 2010 - 2013
    Co-ChairCIBMTR Plasma Cell Disorders Working Committee, ABMTR/IBMTR
  23. 2010 - 2013
    Co-ChairPlasma Cell Disorders Committee, ABMTR/IBMTR
  24. 2010 - 2011
    MemberMayo Clinic Workstation Oversight Subcommittee.
  25. 2008 - present
    MemberCIBMTR Plasma Cell Disorders Working Committee, ABMTR/IBMTR
  26. 2008 - 2012
    Associate ChairPriorities of Laboratory Testing Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  27. 2007 - 2010
    MemberContinuing Medical Education, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  28. 2005 - 2012
    MemberPriorities of Laboratory Testing Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  29. 2005 - present
    MemberPriorities of Laboratory Testing Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  30. 2004 - 2007
    ChairScientific Oversight Committee, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Committees, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  31. 2004 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Cancer Center
  32. 2004 - 2006
    MemberHematology Clinical Practice Committee, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  33. 2002 - 2012
    Associate ChairHematology Research, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  34. 1999 - 2002
    Associate Program DirectorHematology Education Committee, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  35. 1999 - present
    MemberABMTR/IBMTR
  36. 1998 - 2002
    MemberHematology Education Committee, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  37. 1998 - present
    MemberDivision of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  38. 1998 - 1999
    MemberHematology Test Questions, American Board of Internal Medicine
  39. 1998 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
  40. 1998 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  41. 1998 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  42. 1998 - present
    MemberNorth Central Cancer Treatment Group
  43. 1998 - present
    MemberEastern Cooperative Oncology Group
  44. 1989 - 1999
    Invited AuthorHematology Test Questions, American Board of Internal Medicine