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Dianna Howard, MD, Hematology, Winston Salem, NC, Atrium Wake Forest Baptist

DiannaSueHowardMD

Hematology Winston Salem, NC

Hematologic Oncology

Professor, Internal Medicine, Section on Hematology/Oncology and Executive Co-Director Oncology Service Line, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Summary

  • Dr. Dianna Howard is a hematologist in Winston Salem, NC and is affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She received her medical degree from University of Kentucky College of Medicine and has been in practice 26 years. She specializes in hematologic oncology and is experienced in hematologic oncology, myelodysplasia, myelofibrosis, and allogeneic bone marrow transplantation. She has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1996 - 1998
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 1991 - 1995
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineClass of 1991
  • Transylvania University
    Transylvania UniversityB.A., Psychology, Magna Cum Laude, 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2014 - 2024
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1992 - 2015
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors in America 2011-2018
  • Chad Kopple Spirit Award Kentucky Chapter Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 2003, 2003
  • Berlex Educational Award 2002
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Final Outcomes of Escalated Melphalan 280 mg/m2 with Amifostine Cytoprotection Followed Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Multiple Myeloma: High C...  
    Neal Flomenberg, Dianna S Howard, Barry R Meisenberg, Parameswaran Hari, Gordon L Phillips, David H Vesole, Jasleen Randhawa, Aaron P Rapoport, Nature
  • Age Adjusted Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Comorbidity Index Predicts Survival in a T-cell Depleted Cohort☆  
    Swati Yalamanchi, Hayder Saeed, Dianna Howard, Gerhard C Hildebrandt, Roger Herzig, Gregory Monohan, ScienceDirect
  • Simultaneous Quantitation of Oxidized and Reduced Glutathione via LC-MS/MS: An insight into the redox state of hematopoietic stem cells  
    D Carroll, DS Howard, H Zhu, C Paumi, M Vore, S Bondada, Y Liang, C Wang and DK St.Clair, Free Rad Biol Med, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Selinexor in Combination with Induction and Consolidation Therapy in Older Adults with AML Is Highly ActiveClinically Relevant Abstract
    Dianna S. Howard, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/7/2019
  • Evaluating the Utilization of All-Trans Retinoic Acid and Arsenic Trioxide during Consolidation Therapy for Patients Receiving Treatment for Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
    Dianna S. Howard, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/9/2019
  • The Mitochondrial Metabolism Inhibitor CPI-613 in Combination with High Dose Ara-C (HiDAC) and Mitoxantrone is Highly Active in High Risk Relapsed or Refractory Acute ...
    Pardee TS, Pladna K, Isom S, Ellis LR, Berenzon D, Hurd DH, Howard DS, Harrelson R, Manuel M, Dralle S, Lyerly S, and Powell BL, American Society Clinical Oncology Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • Therapeutic Manipulation of Cancer Cell Metabolism with the Mitochondrial Metabolism Inhibitor Cpi-613 in Addition to Chemotherapy Abrogates the Adverse Prognostic Eff... 
    2018 ASH Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA - 12/1/2018
  • Transplant Indications and Outcomes – Optimal Timing for Referral 
    Highpoint Cancer Center, Highpoint, NC, 2014; Moses Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro, NC, 2015; Wa - 1/1/2015
  • Optimal Management of AML 
    The Ballantyne Hotel, Charlotte, NC - 1/1/2015
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Other

  • Leukemia and Lymphoma Annual Report 
    Howard DS, Kentucky Cancer Registry. University of Kentucky, Markey Cancer Center
    1/1/2003
  • Adenoviral Infections in Recipients of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant 
    Howard DS, Infections in Oncology, Physicians’ Education Resource Publishing
    1/1/1998
  • Transduction of Primitive Hematopoietic Cells with Adenovirus-polycation Gene Transfer Vehicles: New Strategies for the Management of Hematologic Disease. Autologous M... 
    Jordan CT, Howard DS, Zhao SF, Yannelli JR, Grimes B, Proceedings of the Ninth International Symposium, Carden Jennings Publishing
    1/1/1998

Press Mentions

  • Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Receives Grant to Support Teen and Young Adult Cancer Patients
    Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Receives Grant to Support Teen and Young Adult Cancer PatientsJuly 19th, 2022
  • Local Cancer Survivor Meets Stem-Cell Donor Who Saved His Life
    Local Cancer Survivor Meets Stem-Cell Donor Who Saved His LifeApril 9th, 2019

Committees

  • co-chair subcommittee, American College of Physicians Council of Subspecialists 2018 - Present
  • co-chair, ASTCT Government Relations Committee 2018 - Present
  • member, ASTCT Quality Outcomes Committee 2018 - Present
  • member, ASH Goverment Relations Committee 2017 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations