Dr. Andrew Staron

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Andrew Staron, MD, is an Assistant Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in the Department of Hematology & Medical Oncology. He completed his residency at Boston Medical Center and a fellowship in hematology/oncology with a focus on amyloidosis. His main research interest centers on AL amyloidosis, a rare plasma cell disorder. Dr. Staron has presented his findings at national and international meetings and has authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals related to this condition. He oversees the clinical database at the Boston University Amyloidosis Center and has initiated natural history studies, contributing significantly to understanding disease outcomes. Dr. Staron is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in medicine and has actively worked to address racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare access, especially for underrepresented groups. He advocates for diverse representation in clinical trials and aims to tackle historic inequalities in the field of cancer treatment, emphasizing the need for concerted efforts to reduce barriers to care that many marginalized communities face.

Research Interests

Awards

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2022 ISA Poster Prize

2022-01-01
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2022 International Society Amyloidosis Presidential Award

2022-01-01
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2020 - 2021 American Society Hematology Abstract Achievement Award

2021-01-01
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2020 Amyloidosis Foundation Travel Grant

2020-01-01
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2014 Wellsford Mildred Clark Medical Memorial Scholarship Award

2014-01-01
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2014 Dr. Frank Florence Marino Scholarship Award

2014-01-01

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

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