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Saad J. Kenderian, M.B., Ch.B.

  1. Hematologist
  2. Internist
  3. Oncologist
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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Saad Kenderian, MBChB, is an assistant professor and consultant in the departments of oncology, medicine, immunology, and molecular medicine at Mayo Clinic. He has a medical degree from the University of Baghdad School of Medicine and completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in hematology/oncology at McLaren Regional Medical Center. He also completed a fellowship in immunotherapy and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy, where he was involved in the development of CAR T cells for leukemia and lymphoma. He is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology, and has received several awards and honors for his clinical and research achievements, including the NCCN Young Investigator Award, the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Award in Cancer Research, and the Mayo Clinic Innovation Award.

He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters on topics such as CAR T cell therapy, hematological malignancies, and bone marrow transplantation. He leads a translational research program that focuses on T cell biology and engineering, and the development of novel cellular therapies for hematological and solid tumors.

  1. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
  2. Graft versus host disease
  1. Allogeneic stem cell transplant
  2. Biological therapy for cancer
  3. Bone marrow transplant
  4. Cancer treatment
  5. CAR-T cell therapy

Clinical

  • Immunotherapy
  • Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
  • Allogeneic stem cell transplantation
  • Graft-versus-host disease

Research

Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy has recently emerged as a potent and potentially curative form of immunotherapy in hematological malignancies. The research interests of Saad Kenderian and his team center on the development, application and optimization of novel engineered T-cell therapies for the treatment of cancer.

  1. 2016
    Mayo Clinic Scholar - Immunotherapy, Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell Therapy University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
  2. 2013
    Chief Fellow - Hematology and Medical OncologyMayo Clinic, School of Graduate Medical Education
  3. 2013
    Fellow - Hematology, Medical Oncology, Bone Marrow TransplantationMayo Clinic, School of Graduate Medical Education
  4. 2013
    FellowHematology/Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2009
    Chief Medical ResidentMcLaren Regional Medical Center, Michigan State University
  6. 2009
    Residency - Internal MedicineMcLaren Regional Medical Center, Michigan State University
  7. 2005
    Rotating InternshipUniversity of Baghdad School of Medicine
  8. 2003
    MB ChBUniversity of Baghdad School of Medicine

Certifications

  1. 2013
    HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2013
    Medical OncologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  3. 2009
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Falk Medical Trust Catalyst Award Falk Medical Trust
  2. 2024
    Translational Research Award Regenerative Medicine Minnesota
  3. 2024
    CURE 2024 Mayo Clinic
  4. 2023
    Outstanding Mentor Award Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
  5. 2023
    Venture Innovation Program Award Mayo Clinic
  6. 2023
    Translational Research Award Regenerative Medicine Minnesota
  7. 2022
    DERIVE Award Mayo Clinic
  8. 2021
    Translational Research AwardRegenerative Medicine Minnesota
  9. 2021
    President’s Strategic Initiative Award Mayo Clinic
  10. 2020
    DERIVE Award Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
  11. 2020
    Venture Innovation Program Award Mayo Clinic Ventures
  12. 2020
    Plenary Presentation American Society of Transplantation and Cellular Therapy
  13. 2020
    Best Abstract Award American Society of Transplantation and Cellular Therapy
  14. 2019
    Plenary Presentation American Society of Transplantation and Cellular Therapy
  15. 2019
    Advance the Practice Research AwardMayo Clinic
  16. 2019
    Team Science Award Mayo Clinic Center for Biomedical Discovery and the Office of Entrepreneurship
  17. 2018
    Gilead Scholar Award Gilead Sciences
  18. 2018
    New Investigator AwardDepartment of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
  19. 2017
    2017 Biotechnology AwardRegenerative Medicine Minnesota
  20. 2017
    Young Investigator AwardNational Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
  21. 2017
    Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Award in Cancer ResearchThe Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation
  22. 2017
    2017 Best Abstract AwardAmerican Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
  23. 2017
    2017 Plenary PresentationAmerican Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
  24. 2017
    Venture Innovation Program AwardMayo Clinic Ventures
  25. 2017
    Innovation Award – ResearchMayo Clinic Department of Medicine
  26. 2016
    Operational Startup Budget Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine
  27. 2016
    Best Abstract AwardAmerican Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
  28. 2016
    Plenary PresentationAmerican Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
  29. 2016
    2015 Predolin Foundation Research Award Predolin Foundation
  30. 2015
    Abstract Achievement AwardAmerican Society of Hematology
  31. 2015
    Best Abstract Travel GrantStem Cell Technologies
  32. 2015
    Cellular Therapy Training Course Inaugural Scholar American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
  33. 2015
    Career Development AwardDepartment of Medicine
  34. 2015
    Clinical Research Training Course ScholarAmerican Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
  35. 2015
    Plenary PresentationAmerican Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
  36. 2015
    Best Abstract AwardAmerican Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
  37. 2014
    Alexandra J. Kefalides Memorial AwardAbramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania
  38. 2013
    Mayo Clinic Scholar AwardMayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  39. 2013
    Fellow Travel GrantEuropean Hematology Association 18th Congress
  40. 2013
    Outstanding Hem/Onc Fellow Achievement AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic
  41. 2012
    Highlights of ASH in North AmericaAmerican Society of Hematology Annual Meeting
  42. 2012
    Abstract Achievement Award American Society of Hematology
  43. 2012
    Fellow Travel GrantEuropean Hematology Association 17th Congress
  44. 2010
    Fellow Travel GrantAnnual Symposium on gastrointestinal Cancers
  45. 2010
    First Place Award, Poster ResearchAmerican College of Physicians Michigan Chapter Associates Meeting
  46. 2010
    First Place Award, Oral ResearchFlint Area Medical Education Research Forum, Michigan State University
  47. 2009
    The Team Leader Award Department of Internal Medicine, McLaren Regional Medical Center Michigan State University.
  48. 2009
    The Consummate Physician Award Department of Internal Medicine, McLaren Regional Medical Center Michigan State University.
  49. 2009
    Second Place Award, Oral Research American College of Physicians Michigan Chapter Associates Meeting
  50. 2009
    Finalist, Poster Research American College of Physicians Annual Meeting
  51. 2009
    The Resident Investigator AwardFlint Area Medical Education Research Forum, Michigan State University
  52. 2008
    Poster of Exceptional Merit American College of Surgery 94th Annual Clinical Congress
  53. 2008
    First Place Award, Poster Evidence Based Medicine Project American College of Physicians Michigan Chapter Annual Meeting
  54. 2008
    First Place Award, Poster Research American College of Physicians Michigan Chapter Annual Meeting
  55. 2008
    First Place Award, Oral Research American College of Physicians Michigan Chapter Annual Meeting
  56. 2008
    Outstanding PGY-2 of the Year Award McLaren Regional Medical Center, Michigan State University
  57. 2008
    Third Place Award, Poster Research Presentation American College of Physicians Michigan Chapter Associates Meeting
  58. 2008
    The Resident Investigator Award Flint Area Medical Education Research Forum, Michigan State University
  59. 2007
    Outstanding Intern of the Year Award McLaren Regional Medical Center, Michigan State University
  60. 2003
    MBChB with First HonorsUniversity of Baghdad School of Medicine
  61. 1997
    First position honorNational High School Exam, Iraq

Professional memberships

  1. 2025
    MemberSearch Committee, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine
  2. 2025 - present
    Organizing Committee, Annual MeetingAmerican Society of Gene and Cell Therapy
  3. 2024
    Global CART portfolio advisory boardBMS
  4. 2024 - present
    Co-LeaderMayo Clinic Cancer Center, Cancer Immunology Immunotherapy
  5. 2024 - present
    Co-LeaderMayo Clinic Cancer Center, Lymphoid Malignancies Research Subcommittee
  6. 2024 - present
    Internal Grant ReviewerMayo Clinic Health Diversity SPORE
  7. 2024 - present
    Data and Safety Monitoring BoardCarisma Therapeutics, Inc
  8. 2024 - present
    Committee on EducationAmerican Society of Gene and Cell Therapy
  9. 2023 - present
    Domain LeaderCenter for Regenerative Medicine, Cellular Therapies
  10. 2023 - present
    Domain LeaderCenter for Regenerative Medicine, Viral and Gene Therapy
  11. 2023 - present
    Internal Grant ReviewerMayo Clinic Center For Regenerative Medicine
  12. 2023 - present
    Study ReviewerMayo Clinic Breast Cancer SPORE
  13. 2023 - present
    Abstract ReviewerAmerican Society of Hematology
  14. 2022 - 2023
    Hematological and Cancer Insight CommitteeAmerican Society of Gene and Cell Therapy
  15. 2022 - present
    Internal Grant ReviewerMayo Clinic Center For Regenerative Medicine
  16. 2022 - present
    Internal Grant ReviewerMayo Clinic Ovarian Cancer SPORE
  17. 2022 - present
    Cancer SABCapstan Bio, Inc
  18. 2022 - present
    Abstract ReviewerAmerican Society of Hematology
  19. 2022 - present
    AML CART advisory boardKite/Gilead
  20. 2022 - present
    SABLuminary, Inc
  21. 2021 - 2024
    Session ChairAmerican Society of Hematology
  22. 2021
    Co-Chair2030 CUREs initiative for biomanufacturing, cell therapy for cancer working group
  23. 2021 - present
    Committee MemberAmerican Society of Hematology, Committee on Immunotherapy
  24. 2021 - present
    Clinician Education CommitteeAmerican Society of Gene and Cell Therapy
  25. 2021 - present
    Organizer and Moderator, Poster Walk on Emerging ImmunotherapyAmerican Society of Hematology
  26. 2020 - 2024
    Member, Scientific Committee on Emerging Gene and Cell TherapyAmerican Society of Hematology
  27. 2020 - 2021
    Scientific Advisory BoardJuno, Inc
  28. 2020 - present
    Co-ChairCenter for Regenerative Medicine Cellular Biomanufacturing Committee
  29. 2020 - present
    Study ReviewerMayo Clinic Breast Cancer SPORE
  30. 2020 - present
    Abstract ReviewerAmerican Society of Hematology
  31. 2019 - 2022
    Data Monitoring Safety BoardHumanigen, Inc
  32. 2019 - 2021
    Abstract ReviewerAmerican Society of Gene and Cell Therapy
  33. 2019
    Scientific Advisory BoardNovartis, Inc
  34. 2019 - present
    MemberMinnesota Academy of Medicine
  35. 2019 - present
    Study Section MemberGrant Review Committee, The Wellcome Trust
  36. 2019 - present
    Study Section MemberEagles Foundation
  37. 2019 - present
    Study Section MemberMayo Clinic Center for Biomedical Discovery
  38. 2019 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  39. 2019 - present
    Scientific Advisory BoardKite, Inc
  40. 2019 - present
    Scientific Advisory BoardCalibr/Pfizer
  41. 2019 - present
    Scientific Advisory BoardLifEngine Animal Health Laboratories Inc (LEAH Labs)
  42. 2018 - 2019
    Plenary Presentations, Annual MeetingAmerican Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
  43. 2018 - present
    Study Section MemberUK Medical Research Council
  44. 2018 - present
    Study Section MemberNew Zealand Cancer Society
  45. 2018 - present
    Scientific Advisory BoardTorque Bio
  46. 2017 - 2023
    Member, Cancer CommitteeAmerican Society of Gene and Cell Therapy
  47. 2017 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Cancer Center, Hematological Malignancies Program
  48. 2017 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Cancer Center, Program on Immunology and Immunotherapy
  49. 2016 - present
    Committee MemberAmerican Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation Committee on Cellular Therapy
  50. 2016 - present
    Voting MemberHematology Research Committee, Hematology Research, Division of Hematology
  51. 2016 - present
    MemberCellular Therapy Disease Oriented Group
  52. 2016 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Cancer Center, Scientific Review Committee A
  53. 2015 - present
    Honorary MemberArmenian Hematology Association
  54. 2014 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research, Cancer Immunology Working Group
  55. 2014 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
  56. 2014 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Gene and Cell Therapy
  57. 2014 - 2016
    LeadAcute Myeloid Leukemia Working Group, University of Pennsylvania CART program
  58. 2014 - 2016
    Plenary Presentations, Annual MeetingAmerican Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
  59. 2013 - present
    MemberCLL DOG, Disease/Discipline Oriented Groups (DOGs), Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  60. 2013 - present
    MemberBone Marrow Transplant Group, William J von Liebig Transplant Center
  61. 2012 - 2013
    MemberHematology/Oncology Education Committee, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  62. 2012 - 2013
    Editorial Board MemberOncology Stat/Practice Updates
  63. 2012 - present
    MemberEuropean Hematology Association
  64. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
  65. 2011 - 2012
    MemberMedical Oncology Practice Committee
  66. 2010 - 2011
    MemberOncology Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  67. 2010 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  68. 2010 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society
  69. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
  70. 2008 - 2009
    MemberInstitutional Review Board, McLaren Regional Medical Center, Michigan State University
  71. 2008 - 2009
    MemberSociety of General Internal Medicine
  72. 2006 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  73. 2006 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  74. 2006 - 2010
    MemberMichigan State Medical Society

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Research activities

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