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Rafi R. Kazi, M.D.

Rafi R. Kazi, M.D.

Pediatrics

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Contact

Appointment (585) 275-2981

About Me

Certified Specialties

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology - American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Pediatrics, Hematology and Oncology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Emory University Hospital. 2017 - 2020

Residency, Pediatrics, Strong Memorial Hospital/University of Rochester. 2015 - 2017

Internship, Pediatrics, Strong Memorial Hospital/University of Rochester. 2014 - 2015

Education

MD | University of Arkansas College of Medicine. 2014

Research

Clinical Trials

A Prospective Phase 3 Study of Patients With Newly Diagnosed Very Low-Risk and Low-Risk Fusion Negative Rhabdomyosarcoma

Lead Researcher: Rafi R Kazi

Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer that occurs in the soft tissues in the body. This phase III trial aims to maintain excellent outcomes in patients with very low risk rhabdomyosarcoma (VLR-RMS) while decreasing the burden of therapy using treatmen...

A Phase 3 Randomized Trial of Inotuzumab Ozogamicin (IND#:133494, NSC#: 772518) for Newly Diagnosed High-Risk B-ALL; Risk-Adapted Post-Induction Therapy for High-Risk B-ALL, Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia, and Disseminated B-Lly

Lead Researcher: Rafi R Kazi

This phase III trial studies whether inotuzumab ozogamicin added to post-induction chemotherapy for patients with High-Risk B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) improves outcomes. This trial also studies the outcomes of patients with mixed phe...

Pediatric Acute Leukemia (PedAL) Screening Trial - Developing New Therapies for Relapsed Leukemias

Lead Researcher: Rafi R Kazi

This study aims to use clinical and biological characteristics of acute leukemias to screen for patient eligibility for available pediatric leukemia sub-trials. Testing bone marrow and blood from patients with leukemia that has come back after treatm...

Renal Tumors Classification, Biology, and Banking Study

Lead Researcher: Rafi R Kazi

This research trial studies kidney tumors in younger patients. Collecting and storing samples of tumor tissue, blood, and urine from patients with cancer to study in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about changes that occur in deoxyribonucl...

The Project: EveryChild Protocol: A Registry, Eligibility Screening, Biology and Outcome Study

Lead Researcher: Rafi R Kazi

This study gathers health information for the Project: Every Child for younger patients with cancer. Gathering health information over time from younger patients with cancer may help doctors find better methods of treatment and on-going care.

Umbrella Long-Term Follow-Up Protocol

Lead Researcher: Rafi R Kazi

This clinical trial keeps track of and collects follow-up information from patients who are currently enrolled on or have participated in a Children's Oncology Group study. Developing a way to keep track of patients who have participated in Children'...

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