Where did Dr. Rassam receive his postgraduate training in hematology?

Dr. Rassam received his postgraduate training in hematology in the UK on a scholarship.

What are Dr. Rassam's special interests?

Dr. Rassam's special interests include the management of lymphoid malignancies and research into the immune mechanisms and therapy of cancer.

What are some of the organizations Dr. Rassam is a member of?

Dr. Rassam is a member of the low and high grade lymphoma subgroups of the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI), the British Society of Haematology, the American Society of Haematology, The UK Waldenstroms Macroglobulinaemia Group, and is an examiner and appointment advisory officer for the Royal College of Pathologists.

What are some of Dr. Rassam's awards and achievements?

Dr. Rassam is the author of a number of National clinical trial proposals, the chairman of the Hemato-Oncology Group in the Kent Cancer Network, responsible for updating the lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) pathways, and the National Chief Investigator for the ASCEND study in CLL.

What diseases does Dr. Rassam specialize in?

Dr. Rassam specializes in general hematology, hematological oncology, lymphoma (Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin), myeloma, and leukemia.

What are some of the medical tests and treatments Dr. Rassam offers?

Dr. Rassam offers chemotherapy, general hematology, hematological oncology, lymphoma, myeloma, and leukemia treatments.

Where does Dr. Rassam practice?

While the specific location is not provided, the text mentions Dr. Rassam establishing a research laboratory at Queen Mary's Hospital. It is likely he practices at this location or affiliated clinics.

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Q: What research did Dr. Rassam conduct during his time as a senior registrar?

Dr. Rassam conducted research into immune reconstitution following stem cell transplantation in children with severe combined immune deficiency.

Q: What prestigious award did Dr. Rassam receive in 1997?

Dr. Rassam was awarded The Microscopical Society of Great Britain and Ireland Fellowship to study the technology and isolation of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes at Harvard University in the USA.

Haematologist, Oncologist

Consults at:

The Blackheath Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

Surgeries

N/A

Experience

44+ years

About

**Dr Rassam** **Qualifications:** * Qualified in 1980 from the University of Baghdad. * In 1986, he arrived to the UK on a scholarship for post-graduate training in haematology. * He trained as a Registrar at the Royal Free Hospital, London and Edgware General Hospital. * He was a Senior Registrar and University of London Lecturer at St Bartholomew's Hospital, University College Hospital and Hospital for Sick Children at Great Ormond Street. * During his time as a senior registrar, he conducted research into immune reconstitution following stem cell transplantation in children with severe combined immune deficiency. * He received his Membership of the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Pathologists in 1989 and 1992 respectively. * He was elected as Fellow of both colleges in 1997 and 1999. **Special Interests:** * Dr Rassam has a special interest in the management of lymphoid malignancies and in research into the immune mechanisms and therapy of cancer. * In 1997, he was awarded The Microscopical Society of Great Britain and Ireland Fellowship to study the technology and isolation of tumour infiltrating lymphocytes (the immune cells against cancer) at Harvard University in the USA. * Following his return, he established a research laboratory at Queen Mary's Hospital to study the role of the immune system in lymphatic cancer and has presented his findings in National and International meetings. * Dr. Rassam has continued in his efforts in the world of research as has won a number of prestigious awards. **Memberships:** * Dr. Rassam is an active member of the low and high grade lymphoma subgroups of the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI). * He is a member of the British Society of Haematology. * He is a member of the American Society of Haematology. * He is a member of The UK Waldenstroms Macroglobulinaemia Group. * He is an author on the British Society of Haematology Guidelines in Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinaemia. * He is an examiner and appointment advisory officer for the Royal College of Pathologists. **Awards:** * Dr. Rassam is the author of a number of National clinical trial proposals. * He is also the chairman of the Hemato-Oncology Group in the Kent Cancer Network and responsible for updating the lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) pathways. * He is the National Chief Investigator for the ASCEND study in CLL. **Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments:** * Chemotherapy * General Haematology * Haematological oncology * Lymphoma: Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin * Myeloma * Leukaemia

Education

MBChB
FRCP Royal College of Physicians UK 1997
FRCPath Royal College of Pathologists 1995

Hospitals

FAQs

Dr. Rassam is qualified in 1980 from the University of Baghdad, received his Membership of the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Pathologists in 1989 and 1992 respectively, and was elected as Fellow of both colleges in 1997 and 1999.

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FAQs

What are Dr. Rassam's qualifications?

Where did Dr. Rassam receive his postgraduate training in hematology?

What are Dr. Rassam's special interests?

What research did Dr. Rassam conduct during his time as a senior registrar?

What prestigious award did Dr. Rassam receive in 1997?

What are some of the organizations Dr. Rassam is a member of?

What are some of Dr. Rassam's awards and achievements?

What diseases does Dr. Rassam specialize in?

What are some of the medical tests and treatments Dr. Rassam offers?

Where does Dr. Rassam practice?

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