Dr. Adam Lerner

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Adam Lerner is a Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Hematology and Medical Oncology. He received his MD from Yale University School of Medicine and completed his AB at Amherst College. His professional career commenced with an internal medicine residency at Boston City Hospital, followed by a fellowship in Medical Oncology at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School. He joined the Hematology/Oncology Section at Boston Medical Center in 1996. Dr. Lerner's laboratory research primarily focuses on the therapeutic potential of cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase inhibitors in lymphoid malignancies and the mechanisms by which the novel adapter protein BCAR3/AND-34 modulates focal adhesion complex signaling in various cell types. Clinically, he is dedicated to providing care for patients with hematologic malignancies, cutaneous malignancies, and sarcomas, with expertise in conditions such as Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and breast cancer. As a member of the Boston University BU-BMC Cancer Center, he is actively involved in a collaborative research environment that emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare, and trains students and researchers in caring for underserved populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Oncologist

1996-01-01 — Present

Boston Medical Center • Boston, MA

Provides clinical care and oversees research in hematologic and cutaneous malignancies.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.