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Premal Thaker, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Saint Louis, MO, Barnes-Jewish Hospital

PremalHarishThakerMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Saint Louis, MO

Gynecologic Oncology

Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, David G. And Lynne Mutch Distinguished Professor, Washington University School of Medicine

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Summary

  • I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri as well as a Clinician and a Research Member at the Siteman Cancer Center of Washington University. I trained as a cancer biologist during my fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center with emphasis in cell and molecular biology including angiogenesis and invasion in ovarian cancer. Now I am interested in novel therapeutics in all gynecologic cancers and have led national as well as institutional clinical trials in ovarian, cervical, and endometrial malignancies. Currently, I run our Division’s clinical trial research efforts.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
    University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 2006
  • University of Texas
    University of TexasMS, Cancer Biology, 2004
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1999 - 2002
  • Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital
    Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1997 - 1999
  • MCP-Hahnemann College of Medicine
    MCP-Hahnemann College of MedicineClass of 1997, MD
  • Villanova University
    Villanova UniversityBA, Biology, 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2003 - 2016
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1998 - 2012
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Publication Award for 2016 of an NRG Oncology Publication on cervical cancer in Annals of Oncology 2017
  • Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing Editors of Gynecologic Oncology and Gynecologic Oncology Case Reports, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2012
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Modified Frailty Index Is Predictive of Wound Complications in Obese Patients Undergoing Gynecologic Surgery via a Midline Vertical Incision  
    Premal Thaker, MD, Gynecologic Oncology
  • Life Stress as a Risk Factor for Sustained Anxiety and Cortisol Dysregulation During the First Year of Survivorship in Ovarian Cancer  
    Anil K Sood, Premal H Thaker, Laila Dahmoush, Cancer
  • Therapeutic Inhibition of the Receptor Tyrosine Kinase AXL Improves Sensitivity to Platinum and Taxane in Ovarian Cancer  
    Ian S Hagemann, Premal H Thaker, Carolyn K McCourt, Katherine C Fuh, David G Mutch, Andrea R Hagemann, Matthew A Powell, Clinical Cancer Research
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Press Mentions

  • Celsion Corporation (NASDAQ:CLSN) Presents A Poster Highlighting Its Phase I and II OVATION 2 Clinical Trial in Advanced Ovarian Cancer with GEN-1 at A VAM on Women’s Cancer
    Celsion Corporation (NASDAQ:CLSN) Presents A Poster Highlighting Its Phase I and II OVATION 2 Clinical Trial in Advanced Ovarian Cancer with GEN-1 at A VAM on Women’s CancerApril 20th, 2021
  • Poster on Celsion Corporation’s Phase I/II OVATION 2 Study to Be Presented at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology Virtual Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer
    Poster on Celsion Corporation’s Phase I/II OVATION 2 Study to Be Presented at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology Virtual Annual Meeting on Women’s CancerMarch 2nd, 2021
  • Celsion's GEN-1 Immunotherapy Highlighted in Oppenheimer's Expert Call on Ovarian Cancer Treatment Landscape and Emerging Opportunities
    Celsion's GEN-1 Immunotherapy Highlighted in Oppenheimer's Expert Call on Ovarian Cancer Treatment Landscape and Emerging OpportunitiesAugust 9th, 2019
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Committees

  • Member, Ovarian Committee, NRG Oncolgoy Group 2011 - 2018
  • Member, Phase I Committee, NRG Oncology Group 2007 - 2018

Research History

  • Biobehavioral Influences on Ovarian Cancer Progression: Role of Chemoresistance2016 - 2020
  • Leading Academic Participating SitesThe goal of this project is to improve patient accrual to clinical trials at NCI designated cancer centers.2014 - 2019
  • Gynecologic Oncology Support fundThe goal of the project is to support research in ovarian cancer targeting the identification of clinically relevant targets in ovarian cancer.2017 - 2018
  • Molecular Oncology Training GrantI serve as a clinical mentor to Ph.D. students in order for them to better understand how to translate bench findings in clinical problems.2005 - 2018

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Hospital Affiliations