Department of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh
Select a Division
Cardiology
Endocrinology and Metabolism
Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
General Internal Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Hematology/Oncology
Infectious Diseases
Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine
Renal-Electrolyte
Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology
Academic Resources
Home
Faculty
Clinical Practice
Educational & Training Programs
Research
Contact Us
Other Resources
Cancer Institute (UPCI)
UPMC Cancer Centers
Department of Medicine
Divisions of the Department
Internal Medicine Residency Training
Video -"Pittsburgh. A New Vision. A New Tomorrow."
Division of Hematology/Oncology
UPMC Cancer Pavilion
5150 Centre Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Phone: (412) 648-6575
John M. Kirkwood, MD
Professor of Medicine
Director Melanoma Program
Office:
5117 Centre Avenue
Suite 1.32
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone:
412-623-7707
Fax:
412-623-7704
E-mail:
kirkwoodjm@upmc.edu
Education
Biochemistry, Oberlin College, 1969
Immunology, Memorial Sloan Kettering, 1969
MD, Yale University, 1973
Pathology, Yale University, 1973
Training
Intern, Medicine, Yale-New Haven Hospital, 1974
Resident, Medicine, Yale-New Haven Hospital, 1976
Postdoctoral-Fellowship, Harvard University, 1978
Area of Specialization/Research Interest
Melanoma
Recent Grants
Title:
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Main Institution
Role:
Principal Investigator
Amount:
$187,319
Funding Agency:
National Institute of Health
Start Year:
2012
End Year:
2016
Title:
Optimization of Melanoma Vaccines with T-Helper Epitopes
Role:
Co-Investigator
Amount:
$271,233
Funding Agency:
Start Year:
2011
End Year:
2014
Title:
Cancer Center Support Grant
Role:
Co-Investigator
Amount:
$2,590,775
Funding Agency:
National Institute of Health
Start Year:
2011
End Year:
2015
Title:
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Melanoma Committee
Role:
Principal Investigator
Amount:
$4,727
Funding Agency:
National Cancer Institute
Start Year:
2009
End Year:
2012
Title:
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (CGOP)
Role:
Principal Investigator
Amount:
$234,194
Funding Agency:
National Cancer Institute
Start Year:
2009
End Year:
2011
Title:
SPORE in Skin Cancer. DCs Regulate Chemokine Responsiveness of Melanoma-specific T Cells. (Project 3)
Role:
Co-Investigator
Amount:
$174,541
Funding Agency:
National Cancer Institute
Start Year:
2008
End Year:
2013
Title:
SPORE in Skin Cancer. Multiple Antigen-Engineered DC Immunization and IFNa Boost for Metastatic Melanoma (Project 2)
Role:
Co-Investigator
Amount:
$130,191
Funding Agency:
National Cancer Institute
Start Year:
2008
End Year:
2013
Title:
SPORE in Skin Cancer. Immunologic and Genetic Determinants of Outcome and Response to IFN-a2b Therapy in E1697. (Project I)
Role:
Principal Investigator
Amount:
$168,980
Funding Agency:
National Cancer Institute
Start Year:
2008
End Year:
2013
Title:
SPORE in Skin Cancer. Administrative Core (Core A)
Role:
Principal Investigator
Amount:
2,300.000
Funding Agency:
National Cancer Institute
Start Year:
2008
End Year:
2013
For Pub Med search results,
click here
.