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Gita Thanarajasingam, M.D.

  1. Hematologist
  2. Internist
  3. Oncologist
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Appointments

Gita Thanarajasingam, M.D., is an associate professor of medicine and the chair of faculty development and recruitment in the Division of Hematology at Mayo Clinic Rochester. She received her medical degree from Mayo Medical School and completed her residency in internal medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard University. She then returned to Mayo Clinic for her fellowship in hematology/oncology and advanced hematology, with a focus on lymphoma. She is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology, and has a certification from the Mayo Clinic Quality Academy.

Dr. Thanarajasingam has received several honors and awards, including the Best Alliance Manuscript of 2016 by a Junior Faculty Member, the Mayo Clinic Patient Experience Program Provider Recognition Award, and the Lymphoma Research Foundation "All Star". Her research interests and accomplishments include adverse event assessment, symptom control, clinical trials, and health outcomes in hematological malignancies, especially lymphoma.

  • Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma
  • Adverse event analysis in cancer clinical trials
  • Patient-oriented outcomes research
  • Therapeutic and cancer control clinical trials
  1. 2016
    SubSpec FellowRST Hematology - Advanced, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2015
    FellowHematology/Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2011
    Residency - Internal MedicineBrigham and Women's Internal Medicine Residency Program, Harvard University
  4. 2008
    Medical SchoolMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2004
    BS - Research Intensive: Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental BiologyYale University

Certifications

  1. 2015
    HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2015
    Medical OncologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  3. 2011
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    ASCO Leadership Development Program Participant American Society of Clinical Oncology
  2. 2024
    ASCO Leadership Development Program Participant American Society of Clinical Oncology
  3. 2022
    Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Alumni Match Day SpeakerMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  4. 2022
    Lymphoma Research Foundation Scientific Research Mentoring Program “MentorLymphoma Research Foundation
  5. 2021
    Lymphoma Research Foundation "All Star"Lymphoma Research Foundation
  6. 2020
    Mayo Clinic Patient Experience Program Provider Recognition AwardMayo Clinic
  7. 2018
    Mayo Clinic Radiation Oncology Continuing Medical Education Course - Best SpeakerMayo School of Continuous Professional Development
  8. 2016
    Best Alliance Manuscript of 2016 by a Junior Faculty MemberAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  9. 2016
    Top Four Alliance Manuscripts Overall of 2016Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  10. 2016
    Lymphoma Research Scholar: Lymphoma Research Clinical Mentorship ProgramLymphoma Research Foundation
  11. 2016
    ASCO Abstract Travel AwardAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  12. 2015
    NCCN Oncology Fellows Recognition ProgramNational Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
  13. 2014
    Chief FellowshipHematology/Oncology Fellowship Program, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  14. 2014
    Documentation Services Good Author Project Dictation AwardDocumentation Services
  15. 2014
    Nominee, Edward C. Rosenow III Outstanding Trainee Teaching AwardMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  16. 2010
    Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society (HTRS) Coagulation Disorders Workshop AwardHemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society
  17. 2008
    Commencement SpeakerMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  18. 2007
    ASH Abstract Achievement AwardAmerican Society of Hematology
  19. 2006
    Clerical Clerkship Full HonorsMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  20. 2004
    Schilling Merit-Based ScholarshipMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  21. 2004
    Paragano Merit-Based Full Tuition ScholarshipMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  22. 2004
    Magna cum laudeYale University
  23. 2003
    Richter Fellowship for Biomedical Research, Morse CollegeYale University

Professional memberships

  1. 2021 - present
    Planning CommitteeLymphoma Research Foundation
  2. 2021 - present
    Planning Committee and MentorLymphoma Research Foundation
  3. 2021
    PanelistECOG-ACRIN PRO Working Group
  4. 2020
    ModeratorInternational Society for Quality of Life Research
  5. 2020
    Panel Member / DiscussantFood and Drug Administration (FDA) - American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Clinical Outcome Assessment in Cancer Trials
  6. 2019 - present
    MemberNCTN AYA Pro Task Force
  7. 2019 - 2020
    ChairHematology Space Committee
  8. 2019 - present
    MemberEastern Cooperative Oncology Group
  9. 2018 - present
    Co-ChairAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  10. 2018 - 2023
    Steering Committee MemberNational Cancer Institute Cancer Moonshot U01 Tolerability Consortium
  11. 2018 - 2019
    MemberPOA Workgroup, Division of Hematology; POA Workgroup
  12. 2018 - 2019
    MemberHematology Absence Prioritization and Implementation (HAPI) Committee
  13. 2018 - present
    Grant ReviewerAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  14. 2018 - present
    Committee MemberAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  15. 2018 - present
    Grant Reviewer - Clinical ScienceLymphoma Research Foundation
  16. 2017 - present
    MemberAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  17. 2017 - present
    Invited DiscussantAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  18. 2016 - present
    Committee MemberAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  19. 2016 - present
    ConsultantOncologic Drug Advisory Committee, Division of Oncology Drug Products, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
  20. 2016 - 2018
    MemberEastern Cooperative Oncology Group
  21. 2016 - present
    MemberHematology Lymphoma Disease Oriented Group
  22. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
  23. 2014 - 2015
    MemberHematology-Oncology Fellowship Program Evaluation Committee,Deparment of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic Rochester
  24. 2013 - 2014
    Committee MemberHematology Education Committee, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  25. 2012 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  26. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  27. 2012 - 2016
    Associate MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
  28. 2012 - 2013
    Committee MemberHematology Inpatient Clinical Practice Committee, Division Committees, Department of Nursing
  29. 2008 - 2012
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  30. 2004 - 2008
    Committee MemberPatient & Society Curriculum Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic
  31. 2004 - 2015
    MemberAmerican Medical Association

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Research activities

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