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Jorge (Cortes) Cortes-Franco, MD, Hematology, Houston, TX

Jorge E. (Cortes) Cortes-Franco MD (He/Him)


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  • 1515 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030

  • Phone+1 713-792-6161

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Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston/M D Anderson Cancer Center
    University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston/M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1991 - 1995
  • Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
    Universidad Nacional Autonoma de MexicoClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2019 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1996 - 2026

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification ClinicStation, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2013-2015

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Cardiac, vascular, and hypertension safety of bosutinib versus imatinib for newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia in the BFORE trial. 
    2019 ASCO Annual Meeting - 6/1/2019
  • Phase 1 Study of the IDH1m Inhibitor FT-2102 As a Single Agent in Patients with IDH1m Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) 
    2018 ASH Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA - 12/1/2018
  • Pregnancy Outcomes in Patients Treated with Bosutinib 
    2018 ASH Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA - 12/1/2018

Press Mentions

  • Rigel Announces Publication of Final 5-Year Data on REZLIDHIA® (Olutasidenib) in Patients with R/R mIDH1 AML in the Journal of Hematology & Oncology
    Rigel Announces Publication of Final 5-Year Data on REZLIDHIA® (Olutasidenib) in Patients with R/R mIDH1 AML in the Journal of Hematology & OncologyNovember 17th, 2025
  • Rigel Announces Publication of Final 5-Year Data on REZLIDHIA® (Olutasidenib) in Patients with R/R mIDH1 AML in the Journal of Hematology & Oncology
    Rigel Announces Publication of Final 5-Year Data on REZLIDHIA® (Olutasidenib) in Patients with R/R mIDH1 AML in the Journal of Hematology & OncologyNovember 17th, 2025
  • Rigel Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
    Rigel Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business UpdateMarch 5th, 2025

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