Prof. Michael Verneris
Professor, with Tenure, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Hematology/Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant
United States
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Dr. Michael Verneris, MD, is a distinguished professor of Pediatrics specializing in hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplantation. With over 25 years of experience, he has held esteemed positions at institutions such as Stanford University, the University of Minnesota, and the University of Colorado. Dr. Verneris’s clinical expertise focuses on pediatric leukemia, immunotherapy, hematopoietic cell transplantation, and cellular therapies, including CAR-T and NK-cell therapies. He has contributed to groundbreaking research on immune system modulation and cancer therapy. As Director of Bone Marrow Transplant and Stem Cell Therapy at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Dr. Verneris provides cutting-edge care for complex hematologic conditions.
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Prof. Michael Verneris, MD, is a highly accomplished pediatric hematologist, oncologist, and stem cell transplant specialist with over 25 years of clinical and research expertise. A graduate of Brown University’s Warren Alpert School of Medicine, Dr. Verneris completed his pediatric residency at Children’s National Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplantation at Stanford University. His career is marked by leadership roles at top institutions, including the University of Minnesota and the University of Colorado, where he currently serves as Director of Bone Marrow Transplant and Stem Cell Therapy at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Prof. Verneris is renowned for his expertise in treating pediatric leukemia and other hematologic malignancies, focusing on advanced cellular therapies such as CAR-T, NK-cell therapy, and stem cell transplantation. His clinical work addresses complex cases involving relapse, refractory disease, and graft-versus-host disease, utilizing innovative approaches to enhance patient outcomes. A strong proponent of evidence-based medicine, he has also contributed significantly to the development of immunotherapeutic strategies targeting cancer at its cellular level.
In addition to his clinical achievements, Dr. Verneris is an accomplished researcher and educator. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, focusing on topics such as immune reconstitution, natural killer cells, and transplant immunology. He has been a principal investigator on several high-impact clinical trials and NIH-funded studies, advancing the fields of cellular therapy and transplantation. His work has garnered prestigious accolades, including the Laura Barton Endowed Chair in Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant and recognition in “Best Doctors in America.”
Dr. Verneris actively engages in mentorship, shaping the next generation of leaders in pediatric oncology and transplantation. He has served on multiple advisory boards and committees, including the American Society of Hematology and the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy. Through his leadership, research, and clinical care, Dr. Verneris continues to transform the landscape of pediatric cancer treatment, offering hope to families facing life-threatening conditions.
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Translational Sciences Lead
2023 - TodayGates Institute University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Cancer Center
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Medical and Scientific Director of the Cellular Therapy Program (CTOP)
2020 - 2023University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Cancer Center
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Co-Leader, Tumor Host Immunity Program
2018 - TodayUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Cancer Center
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Director, Bone Marrow Transplant and Stem Cell Therapy
2016 - TodayUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine Children’s Hospital Colorado
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Professor, with Tenure
2016 - TodayUniversity of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Hematology/Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant
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Vice Chair for Research
2015 - 2016University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics
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Professor
2015 - 2016University of Minnesota, Medical School, Twin Cities Campus Department of Pediatrics, Division of Blood and Marrow Transplantation
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Consultant
2009 - 2016National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Institutional Reviewer Board (IRB)
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Consultant
2006 - TodayOptumHealth Care Solutions Clinical Sciences Institute, Bone Marrow Transplant Expert Panel
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Staff Physician
2002 - 2016University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Staff Physician
1998 - 2000University of California at San Francisco, Department of Pediatrics Division of Bone Marrow Transplantation, San Francisco, California
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American Board of Pediatrics Hematology/Oncology
1998
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American Board of Pediatrics
1995
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Chair, CIBMTR (Center for International Blood & Marrow Transplant Research) Advisory Committee (2020)
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Cellular Therapy Committee (2016)
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Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Consortium (PBMTC) and Pediatric Transplantation & Cellular Therapy (2007)
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American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (2006)
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American Society of Hematology (1997)
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