George Ansstas, MD

George Ansstas, MD

Associate Professor

Address:
Division of Oncology
Mail Stop 8056-0029-11
Washington University
660 South Euclid Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110

11th Floor Mid Campus Center (office)

Admin:
Janet Weier
jweier@wustl.edu

Research Interests
  • Glioblastoma genetics and epigenetics
  • Melanoma
Research

My research goal is to better understand the early genetic and epigenetic changes in both glioblastoma and melanoma and to modify epigenetic changes in the tumor and its microenvironment to achieve durable responses to immune therapy. I also have interest in developing a test that predicts response to immune therapy.

Profiles (publications)
WU Physician Bio

Biosketch

Education

  • 2001-1995: MD, University of Tichreen, Lattakia, Syria
  • 2000: Universita Di Palermo, Italy
  • 1995-1992: BS Science, Bin Ziad High School, Lattakia, Syria

Post-Graduate Training

  • 2016: Cancer Genomics Strengthening, R25 Program
  • 2014: Visiting Physician, John Hopkins University Neuro-Oncology Program
  • 2011-2008: Fellowship, Hematology and Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
  • 2008-2007: Chief Resident, Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, MO
  • 2007-2004: Residency, Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, MO
  • 2003-2001: Residency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, Tichreen University Hospital, Lattakia, Syria

Academic Positions & Employment

  • present-2020: Associate Professor, Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
  • present-2017: Clinical Director, Melanoma Program, Medical Oncology
  • present-2017: Co-Leader, Melanoma Focus Group, Siteman Cancer Center
  • present-2014: Member, CHIIPS Program, Washington University
  • 2019-2014: Assistant Professor, Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
  • 2015-2014: Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Program Director, The John Cochran Veterans Hospital, St. Louis, MO
  • 2014-2013: Oncology Inpatient Attending, Instructor of Medicine, Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
  • 2014-2011: Leukemia and Bone Marrow Transplant Hospitalist, Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
  • 2008-2007: Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO

University & Hospital Committees

  • BRIM (Bias Reduction in Internal Medicine): Study co-lead for the Oncology Program

Board Certification

  • 2011: American Board of Oncology
  • 2011: American Board of Hematology
  • 2007: American Board of Internal Medicine

Honors & Awards

  • 2022: imFLAME Early Career Investigators Award
  • 2016: R25 Program, Cancer Genomic Award
  • 2016: Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine House Staff Teaching Award
  • 2010: Matthew Arquette Fellowship Achievement Award, Washington University
  • 2008: Internal Medicine Excellence Award, Saint Louis University
  • 2001: Doctor of Medicine Diploma with “Honor” Designation, University of Tichreen, Syria
  • 2001-1995: Medical School Medals
    • Basic Sciences: Biophysics, Pharmacology, and Pathology
    • Clinical Sciences: Internal Medicine, Physical Diagnosis, Preventive Medicine, General Surgery, Ob/Gyn, Pediatrics, and Medical Ethics
  • 2001-1995: Dean’s List throughout 6 years of medical school
    • International Federation of Student Medical Association Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine