Dr. Leona Holmberg

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Biography

Leona Holmberg, M.D., Ph.D., is a physician and research faculty at Fred Hutch Cancer Center and a Professor in the Division of Hematology Oncology at the University of Washington. She specializes in blood stem cell transplantation and immunotherapy, focusing on strategies to reduce relapse rates in cancer patients undergoing autologous transplants. Her research addresses the immune system's weaknesses that may contribute to high relapse rates immediately following the transplantation process and seeks to augment immune responses through various clinical trials involving drug combinations and the use of immunotherapy drugs and vaccines. Dr. Holmberg's work is significant in understanding hematologic malignancies such as leukemia and lymphoma, which informs her clinical expertise in hematologic treatments.

Research Interests

Experience

Physician & Research Faculty

— Present

Fred Hutch Cancer Center • Seattle, WA

Engaged in clinical practice and research focusing on blood disorders and cancer treatment through stem cell transplantation and immunotherapy.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.