Dr. Anne W. Beaven, specializes in the treatment of patients with all types of Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Cutaneous lymphomas, such as mycosis fungoides and Sezary syndrome, are of special interest to her. She is the co-lead/developer of the UNC Multidisciplinary Cutaneous Lymphoma Clinic, which she runs with dermatologist, Edith Bowers, MD. In addition to caring for patients in the clinic, she leads numerous clinical trials for patients with lymphoma. She is extensively involved in the development of the UNC Lineberger CAR-T therapy program. CAR-T is an exciting approach that uses a patient’s own immune system to help fight their lymphoma. Dr. Beaven’s research focus involves developing these trials for T cell lymphomas.
🏥 University Affiliation, City, Country: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, United States
🧪 Area of focus in clinical practice and research: cutaneous t cell lymphoma and peripheral T cell lymphoma; CAR-T therapy
🔎 Looking forward to in the field of cutaneous lymphomas and at the 6th WCCL: Meeting up with my colleagues from around the world
💭 What are you passionate about in medicine or recreationally? In medicine, I am passionate about caring for my patients. Recreationally, I am passionate about playing the drums.
🏆 A short story or academic achievement you are proud of: I am very proud of the CAR-T clinical trials that we have developed at UNC to try to bring this amazing therapy to patients with CD30+ peripheral and cutaneous T cell lymphoma
🌟 Secret to career success: Lots of work and finding a job you love