Biographical summary
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.
Interests
- Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- Adverse event analysis in cancer clinical trials
- Patient-oriented outcomes research
- Therapeutic and cancer control clinical trials
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2016
Advanced Fellowship - LymphomaAdvanced Hematology Fellowship, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic Rochester
- 2016
SubSpec FellowRST Hematology - Advanced, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2015
FellowHematology/Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2015
Fellowship - Hematology/OncologyHematology/Oncology Fellowship Program, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2011
Residency - Internal MedicineBrigham and Women's Internal Medicine Residency Program, Harvard University
- 2008
Medical SchoolMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2004
BS - Research Intensive: Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental BiologyYale University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2015
HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2015
Medical OncologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2011
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2022
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Alumni Match Day SpeakerMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
- 2021
Lymphoma Research Foundation "All Star"Lymphoma Research Foundation
- 2020
Mayo Clinic Patient Experience Program Provider Recognition AwardMayo Clinic
- 2018
Mayo Clinic Radiation Oncology Continuing Medical Education Course - Best SpeakerMayo School of Continuous Professional Development
- 2016
Best Alliance Manuscript of 2016 by a Junior Faculty MemberAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
- 2016
Top Four Alliance Manuscripts Overall of 2016Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
- 2016
Lymphoma Research Scholar: Lymphoma Research Clinical Mentorship ProgramLymphoma Research Foundation
- 2016
ASCO Abstract Travel AwardAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2015
NCCN Oncology Fellows Recognition ProgramNational Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
- 2014
Chief FellowshipHematology/Oncology Fellowship Program, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2014
Documentation Services Good Author Project Dictation AwardDocumentation Services
- 2014
Nominee, Edward C. Rosenow III Outstanding Trainee Teaching AwardMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2010
Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society (HTRS) Coagulation Disorders Workshop AwardHemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society
- 2008
Commencement SpeakerMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2007
ASH Abstract Achievement AwardAmerican Society of Hematology
- 2006
Clerical Clerkship Full HonorsMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2004
Schilling Merit-Based ScholarshipMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2004
Paragano Merit-Based Full Tuition ScholarshipMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2004
Magna cum laudeYale University
- 2003
Richter Fellowship for Biomedical Research, Morse CollegeYale University
Professional memberships
- 2021 - present
Planning CommitteeLymphoma Research Foundation
- 2021 - present
Planning Committee and MentorLymphoma Research Foundation
- 2021
PanelistECOG-ACRIN PRO Working Group
- 2020
ModeratorInternational Society for Quality of Life Research
- 2020
Panel Member / DiscussantFood and Drug Administration (FDA) - American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Clinical Outcome Assessment in Cancer Trials
- 2019 - present
MemberNCTN AYA Pro Task Force
- 2019 - 2020
ChairHematology Space Committee
- 2019 - present
MemberEastern Cooperative Oncology Group
- 2018 - present
Co-ChairAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
- 2018 - 2023
Steering Committee MemberNational Cancer Institute Cancer Moonshot U01 Tolerability Consortium
- 2018 - 2019
MemberPOA Workgroup, Division of Hematology; POA Workgroup
- 2018 - 2019
MemberHematology Absence Prioritization and Implementation (HAPI) Committee
- 2018 - present
Grant ReviewerAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
- 2018 - present
Committee MemberAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
- 2018 - present
Grant Reviewer - Clinical ScienceLymphoma Research Foundation
- 2017 - present
MemberAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
- 2017 - present
Invited DiscussantAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2016 - present
Committee MemberAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
- 2016 - present
ConsultantOncologic Drug Advisory Committee, Division of Oncology Drug Products, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
- 2016 - 2018
MemberEastern Cooperative Oncology Group
- 2016 - present
MemberHematology Lymphoma Disease Oriented Group
- 2016 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
- 2014 - 2015
MemberHematology-Oncology Fellowship Program Evaluation Committee,Deparment of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic Rochester
- 2013 - 2014
Committee MemberHematology Education Committee, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2012 - present
MemberMinnesota Medical Association
- 2012 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2012 - 2016
Associate MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
- 2012 - 2013
Committee MemberHematology Inpatient Clinical Practice Committee, Division Committees, Department of Nursing
- 2008 - 2012
MemberAmerican College of Physicians
- 2004 - 2008
Committee MemberPatient & Society Curriculum Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic
- 2004 - 2015
MemberAmerican Medical Association
Publications
Research activities