About Me
I am a hematologist-oncologist who specializes in treating patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndromes and bone marrow transplantation. Every day, I collaborate with my colleagues at the OSUCCC – James to create targeted therapies for each patient.
In addition to serving as a professor in the Division of Hematology at The Ohio State University, I also participate in grant-funded research to better understand specific cancers. As a member of the Leukemia Research Program, my research focuses on AML and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. In particular, I am interested in developing pharmacologic and immunologic therapies to pre-emptively manage relapse and graft-versus-host disease following bone marrow transplantation.
One of my recent studies suggests that Janus kinase 1/2 inhibitor therapy should be continued close to the start of conditioning therapy in patients who undergo allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation for myelofibrosis.
I also serve as scientific director of the Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program and medical director of the Cell Therapy Lab, Blood and Marrow Transplantation Section. I have co-authored numerous articles in well-respected publications, including Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, Leukemia & Lymphoma, Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation.
Cancer is complex, but I’m confident our research continues to bring us closer to finding a cure. It’s an honor to work at one of the nation’s premier cancer hospitals. Our collective expertise results in faster responses, fewer side effects and more hope for cancer patients everywhere.
Additional Languages I Speak
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemias
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Hemoglobinuria, Paroxysmal
- Anemia, Aplastic
- Blood Cancers
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur 613004, Tamil Nadu
6/1/1995 - 3/31/2001
Internship
St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA
6/1/2003 - 6/30/2004
Residency
St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA
7/1/2004 - 6/30/2006
Fellowship
Warren G Magnuson Clinical Center/National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD
6/1/2006 - 7/14/2008
Fellowship
National Naval Medical Center-Bethesda-GME, Bethesda, MD
7/15/2008 - 6/30/2011
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine/Hematology
11/17/2011
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Hematology
Reviews
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57 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Kept you informed about your condition and treatment
4.9 out of 5
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Amount of time spent with you
4.9 out of 5
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Concern for your questions and issues
4.9 out of 5
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Skill and knowledge
4.9 out of 5
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Overall quality of care
4.9 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 09/29/2023, Dr. Vasu has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- Omeros
- Elsevier Publishing
- Golden Girl, LLC
I always have plenty of time for questions to Dr Vasu & Kellie Lavoie, which I think is great.
Dr. Vasu and staff are wonderful. They have shown compassion for me and my family throughout my cancer treatment and follow up. I would recommend them to anyone who needs their services.
Dr Vasu is kind caring and compassionate. She is an incredible doctor.
Always impressed w/care & hematology dept. & Dr. Vasu's team.
My provider, Dr. Vasu, is fantastic. She keeps me well informed and makes me feel that I am respected and part of my health decisions.
We are so pleased with Dr. Vasu. She is so thoroughly and keeps us informed, always answers questions. We truly love this remarkable lady.