Acute Myelogenous Leukemia

TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Overview of AML: Francis Giles, MD Anderson II. Molecular Foundations of AML Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology A. Transcriptional Control of Myeloid Differentiation and Transformation: Alan Friedman, Johns Hopkins B. Myelodysplasia-Related AML: Ghulam Mufti, King's College, London, England C. Treatment-Related AML: Michelle LeBeau, University of Chicago D. DNA Damage and Repair: David Steensma and Scott Kaufmann Mayo Clinic E. Apoptosis: Ruben Mesa and Scott Kaufmann, Mayo Clinic F. Drug Resistance Transporters: Douglas Ross, University of Maryland III. Translating Biology into Clinical Application A. Impact of Cytogenetics on Clinical Outcome: David Grimwade, Guy's Hospital, London, England B. APL: A Classic Tale of Bench to Bedside: Martin Tallman, Northwestern C. Molecular Therapeutics of AML: Selected Targeted Approaches Overview: Edward Sausville, University of Maryland FLT3: Mark Levis, Johns Hopkins Farnesyltransferase: Jeffrey Lancet, Moffitt (University of South Florida) Modulating Gene Expression as a Therapeutic Approach: Tamer Fandy, Hetty Carraway, Steven Gore, Johns Hopkins Growth Factor-Based Differentiation: William Matsui, Johns Hopkins D. Stem Cell Transplantation: Richard Jones, Johns Hopkins E. Vaccine Development: Ivan Borrello, Johns Hopkins IV. Special Challenges A. Pediatric AML: Robert Arceci, Johns Hopkins -- pending B. AML in the Elderly: Richard Stone, Dana Farber C. Myeloproliferative Disorders: Jason Gottlib, Stanford D. New Clinical Trials Designs: Elihu Estey, MD Anderson

From the reviews:"...warmly recommend this book as a comprehensive, up-to-date, and detailed yet concise source of information about AML." -The New England Journal of Medicine"Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, edited by Judith E. Karp, MD, of Johns Hopkins University, is a multiauthored textbook directed towards the hematologist managing acute leukemia ... . It focuses on new approaches, both practical and theoretical, based on laboratory data as well as clinical studies. ... This textbook includes up-to-date, well-referenced chapters ... . It is a welcomed edition to provide specific information and reference data for hematologists who specialize in AML management." (Barry Cooper, Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings, Vol. 21 (1), 2008)"The book begins with an overview of the disease and ends with a chapter on some of the particular challenges faced by clinicians ... . For clinicians involved in investigation of new agents, there is considerable usefulness ... . In Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, the reader will find reviews of some of the newer agents and treatment strategies for this uncommon but devastating disease. In addition, this is a reliable source for thorough and clearly written explanations of the scientific development of these new agents." (Laura C. Michaelis, Journal of the American Medical Association, November, 2007)