Jonathan D. Licht

Jonathan D. Licht

Nationality	American
Known for	Research in hematologic malignancies

Jonathan D. Licht is an American physician-scientist known for his contributions to the field of hematology and oncology. He has made significant advancements in the understanding of hematologic malignancies, particularly in the study of epigenetics and gene regulation in cancer.

Education

Jonathan D. Licht received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his medical degree from Stanford University. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Career

Dr. Licht has held faculty positions at several prestigious institutions, including the University of Florida, Northwestern University, and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He is currently the Director of the University of Florida Health Cancer Center.

Research

Dr. Licht's research focuses on the role of epigenetic changes in the development and progression of blood cancers. His work has led to a better understanding of how gene expression is altered in cancer cells, and he has contributed to the development of new therapeutic strategies targeting these pathways.

Awards and Honors

Dr. Licht has received numerous awards for his research, including recognition from the American Society of Hematology and the American Association for Cancer Research.

See also

• Hematology
• Oncology
• Epigenetics
• Gene regulation
• Cancer research

External links

• [University of Florida Health Cancer Center](https://cancer.ufl.edu/)