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Josef Prchal, MD, Oncology, Salt Lake City, UT, George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

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Oncology Salt Lake City, UT

Hematologic Oncology

Professor, Internal Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • University of Toronto
    University of TorontoInstructor, Medicine (Hematology), 1974 - 1975
  • Toronto General Hospital
    Toronto General HospitalFellowship, Laboratory & Clinical Hematology, 1974 - 1975
  • University of Toronto Program
    University of Toronto ProgramFellowship, 1972 - 1975
  • The MRC of Canada (Competitive Award)
    The MRC of Canada (Competitive Award)Research Fellow, 1973 - 1974
  • University of Toronto Program
    University of Toronto ProgramResidency, 1970 - 1972
  • University of Toronto Program
    University of Toronto ProgramRotating Internship, 1969 - 1970
  • Karlovy University
    Karlovy UniversityClass of 1968

Certifications & Licensure

  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2002 - 2007
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License Active through 2001
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Inducted to a Corresponding Membership to Bolivian Academy of Sciences Bolivian Academy of Sciences, 2018
  • Henry M. Stratton Medal (Basic Science 2017) for Recognition of Outstanding Contribution to the Fundamental Understanding of Broad Range of Red Cell Disorders American Society of Hematology, 2017
  • Introduction of Bruce Beutler, MD Nobel Laureate for Ernest Beutler Memorial Lecture. Acute Leukemia Forum, 2016
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Hypoxia and Thrombosis  
    Josef Prchal, MD, Blood
  • Effects of hydroxyurea on frequency of painful crises in SCD.  
    Charache, S et al, N Engl J Med
  • Triosephosphate Isomerase Deficiency: Repetitive Occurrence of Point Mutation in Amino Acid 104 in Multiple Apparently Unrelated Families.  
    Schneider A, Westwood B, Yim C, Prchal JT, Berkow R, Labotka R, Warrier R, Beutler, E, Amer J Hematology
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Hypoxia Inducible FactorsÍ Transcriptional Activity in Polycythemia Vera
    Josef T. Prchal, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/9/2019
  • Results from a Phase 2 Study of Navitoclax in Combination with Ruxolitinib in Patients with Primary or Secondary Myelofibrosis
    Josef T. Prchal, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/9/2019
  • Pegylated Interferon-Alfa Suppresses Clonal Hematopoiesis in Polycythemia Vera and Essential Thrombocythemia and Is Associated with Immune Responses to Tumor Antigens
    Josef T. Prchal, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/7/2019
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Lectures

  • Tibetan Enriched PKLR Variant Is Beneficial to High Altitude Adaption By Improving Oxygen Delivery 
    2018 ASH Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA - 12/1/2018
  • Pathophysiology of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) - Blood Cells` Reactive Oxygen Species and Inflammation Prevent Polycythemia 
    2018 ASH Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA - 12/1/2018
  • Lunch Meeting and Case presentations with Dr Charles Chuah and Haematology Group at SGH, host Drs. 
    David Virshup and Charles Chuah, University of Singapore
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Other

  • A Frameshift Mutation in the Erythropoietin Receptor Gene and Increased Sensitivity of Erythroid Progenitors to Erythropoietin. 
    Sokol L, Luhovy M, Prchal JF, Guan YL, Semenza GL, Prchal JT
  • Current Opinion in Hematology. 
    Prchal JT
  • A Taq l Polymorphism in the Human Erythroid ß Spectrin Gene.Human Genetics. 
    Beeton L., Prchal JT, Coetzer TL
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Press Mentions

  • 8,000-Year-Old Mutation Key to Human Life at High Altitudes
    8,000-Year-Old Mutation Key to Human Life at High AltitudesAugust 18th, 2014
  • 8,000-Year-Old Mutation Helps Tibetans Survive Low-Oxygen Conditions
    8,000-Year-Old Mutation Helps Tibetans Survive Low-Oxygen ConditionsAugust 18th, 2014
  • 8,000-Year-Old Mutation Key to Human Life at High Altitudes: Study Identifies Genetic Basis for Tibetan Adaptation
    8,000-Year-Old Mutation Key to Human Life at High Altitudes: Study Identifies Genetic Basis for Tibetan AdaptationAugust 17th, 2014
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Grant Support

  • Erythropoietin In Non-Erythroid Cells: Function And RegulationVeterans Affairs2011–2012
  • Genetic Basis Of Polycythemia VeraNational Cancer Institute2011
  • Genetic Basis Of Polycythemia VeraNational Cancer Institute2007–2009
  • Molecular Biology Of PolycythemiaNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2006–2007
  • Genetic Basis Of Polycythemia VeraNational Cancer Institute2006
  • Molecular Biology Of PolycythemiaNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2004–2005
  • Hematology Training GrantNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002–2004
  • Hypoxia Sensing In Chuvash PolycythemiaNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2000–2003
  • Stem Cell Kinetics And Genetic Therapies For Sickle Cell DiseaseNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1998–2002
  • Core--Diagnostic LaboratoryNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1998–2002
  • Molecular Biology Of Primary PolycythemiaNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1999–2001
  • Hematology Research Training ProgramNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1999
  • Comprehensive Sickle Cell CenterNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1998–1999
  • Molecular Biology Of Primary PolycythemiaNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1993–1999
  • Collaborative Projects On Minority Health--Project IINational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1994–1997
  • Isolation &Characterization Of LENS Spectrin &AnkyrinnNational Eye Institute1990–1992

Research History

  • Physician/Scientistsee cv, as of Oct.19, 2020:398 peer-reviewed papers (89 since 2014 including 22 papers with impact factor>5; 22 papers with impact factor>10;1 paper with impact factor 31.6) and 167 book chapters, editorials and reviews). H-index 76; Citations 24880, i10 index 3251965 - 2020

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Czech

Hospital Affiliations