Dr. Michael Thirman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael J. Thirman, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago. His clinical and research interests focus on hematologic malignancies including leukemia, lymphoma, and various myeloid disorders. Dr. Thirman has a specific interest in blood and bone marrow stem cell transplantation. His research includes studies on innovative therapies such as menin inhibition for acute myeloid leukemia, particularly targeting NPM1-mutated and KMT2A-rearranged cases. His work has contributed to understanding genetic risk stratification and treatment outcomes in diverse patient populations with acute leukemia. With numerous publications in leading journals such as Blood and the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Dr. Thirman aims to improve therapeutic strategies for treatment-naive patients and those with relapsed or refractory diseases.

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Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Faculty member focusing on the study and treatment of hematologic malignancies.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
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Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Department of Philosophy