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Office
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030Phone+1 713-792-6161- Is this information wrong?
Education & Training
- Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1978 - 1983
- Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterFellowship, Infectious Disease, 1980 - 1982
- Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1978
- Princeton UniversityA.B., Chemistry, Cum Laude, 1970 - 1974
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
- TX State Medical License 2000 - 2024
- PA State Medical License 1984 - 2000
- OH State Medical License 1982 - 1986
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Who’s Who in America Marquis, 2007
- Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis, 2006
- Who's Who in Science and Engineering Marquis, 2006
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsTherapeutic Potential of a Small-Molecule STAT3 Inhibitor in a Mouse Model of Colitis.Prema Robinson, Kelsey Montoya, Emily Magness, Emma Rodriguez, Viviana Villalobos, Nikita Engineer, Peng Yang, Uddalak Bharadwaj, Thomas Kris Eckols, David John Tweardy> ;Cancers. 2023 May 30
- 14 citationsSpatial molecular and cellular determinants of STAT3 activation in liver fibrosis progression in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.Jingjing Jiao, Jessica I Sanchez, Omar A Saldarriaga, Luisa M Solis, David J Tweardy, Dipen M Maru, Heather L Stevenson, Laura Beretta> ;JHEP Reports. 2023 Feb 1
- 4 citationsGenetic and Small-Molecule Modulation of Stat3 in a Mouse Model of Crohn's Disease.Prema Robinson, Emily Magness, Kelsey Montoya, Nikita Engineer, Thomas K Eckols, Emma Rodriguez, David J Tweardy> ;Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2022 Nov 28
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Journal Articles
- Adult Intracranial Tuberculoma Case Series from Houston, Texas: a report of 13 consecutive patientsKelly JD, Teeter LD, Graviss EA and Tweardy DJ, Scand J Infect Dis, 10/1/2011
- IL-6-Mediated Activation of Stat3 alpha Prevents Trauma/Hemorrhagic Shock-Induced Liver InflammationMoran A, Thacker SA, Arikan AA, Mastrangelo MA, Wu Y, Yu B and Tweardy DJ, PLoS ONE, 6/29/2011
- Stat5: From Breast Development to Cancer Prognosis, Prediction, and ProgressionTweardy DJ and Chang JC, J Clin Oncol, 6/1/2011
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Books/Book Chapters
Lectures
- Drugging STAT proteins to treat inflammation and cancerInternal Medicine and Cancer Survivorship Grand Rounds, UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX - 11/16/2012
- Drugging STAT proteins to treat cancer and inflammatory disordersVerna and Marrs McLean Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Seminar, Baylor Col - 4/26/2012
- Contributions of Abnormal Proteostasis to Cellular DysfunctionPlenary Symposium Presentation, 34th Annual Conference on Shock, Norfolk, VA - 6/12/2011
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Press Mentions
- Tvardi Snags $74M to Weed the Tumor Garden with STAT3 InhibitorJune 23rd, 2021
- Biopharmaceutical Co. Tvardi Therapeutics Raises $74M to Advance Clinical Pipeline, Grow TeamJune 23rd, 2021
- 12 COVID-19 Vaccine Questions, AnsweredAugust 11th, 2020
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Grant Support
- STAT3 Probes That Target Breast Cancer Stem CellsNational Cancer Institute2010–2011
- Research Training In Infections And ImmunityNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2003–2011
- Reversal Of Hypovolemic Circulatory Collapse By IL-6National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2004–2007
- Mechanisms Of G-CSF Receptor Mediated DifferentiationNational Cancer Institute1999–2006
- STAT3 Interactions In Cell Growth And DifferentiationNational Cancer Institute1999–2003
- Neutrophils And G-CSF In Hemorrhagic ShockNational Institute Of General Medical Sciences1997–1999
- Mechanisms Of G-CSF Receptor Mediated DifferentiationNational Cancer Institute1996–1999
- Research Training In AIDS, STDS &Intracellular PATHNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1998
- Suppression Of Hemopoiesis By A Novel LymphokineNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1986–1990
- Suppression Of Hemopoiesis By A Novel LymphokineNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1986
Hospital Affiliations
- St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical CenterHouston, Texas
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