Fellowship, Research, University of Michigan, Howard Hughes Medical Institute (1991)
Fellowship, Medical Oncology, University of Michigan Medical School (1990)
Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Colorado (1987)
Internship, University of Colorado (1985)
MD, Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, University of Michigan Medical School with Honors (1980)
Employment:
Research Professor, Medicine, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (2006-present)
Professor & Chair, Department of Immunology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (2006-present)
Vice Chair, Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (2006-present)
Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Miami Medical School, Department of Microbiology & Immunology (2005–2006)
Director, Cell Banking and Purification Core Facility, University of Miami Medical School, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (1999–2006)
Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, University of Miami Medical School, Department of Internal Medicine ( Hematology & Oncology) (1999–2005)
Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (1998–1999)
Branch Head, Naval Medical Research Institute, National Naval Medical Center, Naval Medical Research Institute (1993–1999)
Research Scientist, Immune Cell Biology Program, National Naval Medical Center, Naval Medical Research Institute (1992–1999)
Awards and Honors:
Jacobs Family Chair of Immunology (2007)
Sylvester Scholar (2004)
Federal Laboratory Consortium Excellence in Technology Transfer Award (1996)
American Cancer Society Fellow (1991)
Housestaff Teaching Award, University of Colorado (1987)
Class Honors, University of Michigan (1980)
Class Honors, University of Michigan (1979)
Branstrom Award, University of Michigan (1978)
Presidential Scholar Finalist (1977)
National Merit Scholar (1976)
Research Expertise:
Dendritic cell biology
Immunology and biology of multiple myeloma: and normal plasma cells
Novel therapeutics - hematological malignancies
Grants and Sponsored Research:
September 2011–August 2016 Research in Infectious Diseases, Microbiology and Immunology for Medical Students. T35 Training grant. NIH, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Role: Co-Principal Investigator $177,065
July 2011–June 2016 Epidemiology of breast cancer subtypes in African American women: A consortium. NIH Role: Principal Investigator $200,000
June 2011–May 2012 A molecular mechanism of breast cancer mediated suppression of the immune system Alliance Foundation Role: Principal Investigator $50,000
Professional Memberships:
The International Cancer Microenvironment Society
Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Society
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Contact Information
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Carlton and Elm Streets Buffalo, NY 14263 kplee@buffalo.edu