Awards
2022 - 2025
Career Development Award
Sponsor: Conquer Cancer American Society of Clinical Oncology
2022 - 2024
Dissemination and Implementation Grant
Sponsor: University of Rochester Quality Institute
2022 - 2023
Cancer Prevention and Control Pilot Fund
Sponsor: Wilmot Cancer Institute
2022 - 2023
W.G. Stuber Fellowship
Sponsor: University of Rochester
2022
NIH Mobile Health Training Institute Scholar
Sponsor: National Institute of Health
2022
Travel Award to the Workshop "Measuring Biologic Age"
Sponsor: Research Centers Collaborative Network
2022
Wilmot Community Outreach and Engagement Innovator Award
Sponsor: Wilmot
2022
Clinical Trials Intensives Scholar
Sponsor: Palliative Care Research Cooperative (PCRC) Group
2022
Skills Development Consortium – Utah Advanced Course on Mentoring, Leadership, and Research on Cancer-Related Health
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute
2021 - Present
Board Member
Sponsor: International Society of Geriatric Oncology
2021 - Present
Landscape Committee, Cancer Care Delivery Research
Sponsor: NCI Community Oncology Research Program
2021 - Present
Member, Education Committee
Sponsor: Association of Community Cancer Centers
2021 - Present
Task Force Member
Sponsor: Cancer and Aging Research Group Buddy Program
2021 - Present
Member, Research Committee
Sponsor: American Geriatrics Society
2021 - Present
Member, Research Methods Subcommittee
Sponsor: American Geriatrics Society
2021 - Present
Member, NIA Subcommittee
Sponsor: American Geriatrics Society
2021 - 2022
Collaborative Pilot Grant
Sponsor: Wilmot Cancer Institute and UR Aging Institute
Location: Rochester
2021 - 2022
Panel Member
Sponsor: ACR Appropriateness Criteria Topic, Leukemia
2021 - 2022
Chair, Cancer and Aging Special Interest Group
Sponsor: American Geriatrics Society
2021 - 2021
Cancer and Aging Research Group (CARG) Pilot Award
Sponsor: CARG/National Institute of Aging
2021
Health in Aging Foundation New Investigator Award
Sponsor: American Geriatrics Society
2021
Women Leaders in Oncology 2021 Nominee
2021
Rising Star and Travel Award to the U13 Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Conference
Sponsor: AGS/NIA/ACS
2020 - 2023
Committee on Education Affairs
Sponsor: American Society of Hematology
2020 - 2021
K99 Administrative Supplement
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute
2020
Big Idea Award (Co-PI with Mina Sedrak, City of Hope)
Sponsor: Southwest Oncology Group
2020
The Elaine and Irwin Karron Memorial Prize for Excellence in Geriatrics
Sponsor: Division of Geriatrics and Aging
Location: Rochester
2020
Arti Hurria Memorial Award for Emerging Investigators in the Subspecialties of Internal Medicine
Sponsor: American Geriatrics Society
2020
Tideswell Emerging Leaders in Aging Program Scholar
Sponsor: University of California San Francisco
2019 - Present
Junior Faculty Board
Sponsor: Cancer and Aging Research Group
2019 - 2024
K99/R00 Career Development Award
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute
2019 - 2022
Wilmot Research Fellowship Award
Sponsor: Wilmot Cancer Institute
Location: Rochester
2019 - 2022
ASCO Annual Meeting Education Committee-Geriatric Oncology (Chair 2020-2021)
Sponsor: American Society of Clinical Oncology
2019 - 2021
Vice Chair, Cancer and Aging Special Interest Group
Sponsor: American Geriatrics Society
2019 - 2020
Oncology Technical Expert Panel
Sponsor: Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement
2019
Conquer Cancer Foundation Merit Award
Sponsor: American Society of Clinical Oncology
Location: Chicago
2019
Top Rated Abstract in the Category of "Geriatric Medicine in Other Specialties"
Sponsor: American Geriatrics Society
Location: Portland
2019
Lightning Science Top Presentation
Sponsor: American Geriatrics Society
Location: Portland, USA
2019
Older Adults Hematologic Malignancy (OHM) Program Visiting Scholar
Sponsor: Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Location: Boston
2019
Transdisciplinary Research on Energetics and Cancer (TREC) Training Workshop Fellow
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
2018 - Present
Geriatric Oncology Advisory Committee
Sponsor: The Association of Community Cancer Centers
2018 - 2020
Clinical Practice Guideline Committee
Sponsor: American Society of Clinical Oncology
2018 - 2020
Publication Committee
Sponsor: International Society of Geriatric Oncology
2018
Medical Faculty Council Student/Trainee Travel Award
Sponsor: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Location: Rochester
2018
Conquer Cancer Foundation Merit Award
Sponsor: American Society of Clinical Oncology
Location: San Diego
2018
John and Carol Bennett Travel Award, University of Rochester
2018
ASCO's Editorial Fellowship Program
Sponsor: American Society of Clinical Oncology
2018
Massachusetts General Hospital Research Methods in Supportive Oncology Workshop Scholar
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute
Location: Boston
2018
Geriatrics Award in Honor of Carter and T. Franklin Williams
Sponsor: Rochester Academy of Medicine
Location: Rochester
2018
Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG)/Hope Foundation Grant Writing Workshop Scholar
2017
Junior Faculty Travel Award to the Workshop on "Using Functional Assessment to Define Therapeutic Goals and Treatment
Sponsor: National Institute of Aging U13 and the John A. Hartford Foundat
Location: Chicago
2017
Conquer Cancer Foundation Merit Award
Sponsor: American Society of Clinical Oncology
Location: San Diego
2017
ASCO/American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Methods in Clinical Cancer Research Workshop Scholar
Sponsor: ASCO/American Association of Cancer Research (AACR)
2017
Clinical Research Training Institute Scholar
Sponsor: American Society of Hematology
2017
Scholarship to the FDA-ASCO Hematology and Oncology Fellows Day Workshop
2017
Conquer Cancer Foundation Merit Award
Sponsor: American Society of Clinical Oncology
Location: Chicago
2017
Young Investigator Award, Finalist
Sponsor: International Society of Geriatric Oncology
2016 - 2019
Trainee Council
Sponsor: American Society of Clinical Oncology
2016
Young Investigator Award, Finalist
Sponsor: International Society of Geriatric Oncology
2016
Scholarship to the Hemostasis & Thrombosis Research Society (HTRS) Trainee Workshop
2016
Conquer Cancer Foundation Merit Award
Sponsor: American Society of Clinical Oncology
Location: Chicago
2016
John and Carol Bennett Travel Award, University of Rochester
2015
Michael B. Rothberg Resident Research Award
Sponsor: Baystate Medical Center
2015
Kevin T. Hinchey Resident Teaching Award
Sponsor: Baystate Medical Center
2015
Clerkship Director's Award For "Outstanding" Contribution to Medical Student Teaching
Sponsor: Baystate Medical Center
2015
Awardee, Annual Fellow/Resident Academic Week Competition
Sponsor: Baystate Medical Center
2015
Young Investigator Travel Award to the Cancer and Aging Research U13 Conference
2015
Conquer Cancer Foundation Merit Award
Sponsor: American Society of Clinical Oncology
Location: Chicago
2015
John and Carol Bennett Travel Award, University of Rochester
2015
Abstract recognition, Annual Academic Week Competition
Sponsor: Baystate Medical Center
2014 - Present
Member (2014-2017), Vice Chair (2018-2020), Chair (2021-present)
Sponsor: Young International Society of Geriatric Oncology Interest Group
2014
Awardee, Annual Fellow/Resident Academic Week Competition
Sponsor: Baystate Medical Center
2014
Scholarship to the Southeast Center of Excellence in Geriatric Medicine (SCEGM) Resident Award Summit
2014
Honorary Mention, 9th Annual Research Symposium
Sponsor: Massachusetts Medical Society
2014
Scholarship to the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Bechtel Geriatrics Award Summit
2014
2nd Runner Up, Resident Research Poster Competition
Sponsor: American College of Physicians Massachusetts Chapter
Location: Massachusetts
2014
1st Runner-up, Resident Poster Competition, Case Studies Category
Sponsor: American Geriatrics Society
2013
Selected to attend the Baystate Chief Resident Immersion Training (CRIT) in the care of older adults
Sponsor: Baystate Medical Center
2013
Tufts University School of Medicine 3rd Year Student Notable Teaching Citation
Sponsor: Baystate Medical Center
2013
Irish Healthcare Award for Student Project of the Year
2011
Recognized for a title of 'Outstanding Reviews', in abstract review process of 4th International Online Medical Conference
2010
Finalist, Sheppard Prize in Pathology
Sponsor: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
2010
Finalist, Royal College of Physicians Council Medal (Clinical vignette oral presentation)
Sponsor: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
2010
Undergraduate Research Travel Award
Sponsor: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
2009
'Highly Commended', Upjohn Medal in Molecular Medicine
Sponsor: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
2009
Barker Dissection Prize in Anatomy
Sponsor: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
2008
Student Mobility Programme to Bahrain
Sponsor: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
2007
Cambridge Tutors College A-Level MacCarthy Leaving Award
Sponsor: Cambridge Tutors College
2006
Scholarship Award
Sponsor: Cambridge Tutors College
2005
American Field Service Intercultural Programs – Intensive Programme to Italy
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Clinical Trials
A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a Patient-centered Communication Tool (UR-GOAL) for Older Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Their Caregivers, and Their Oncologists,A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a Patient-centered Communication Tool (UR-GOAL) for Older Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Their Caregivers, and Their Oncologists
Lead Researcher: Kah poh Loh
The objective of this study is to conduct a pilot randomized trial to evaluate the preliminary efficacy of the UR-GOAL tool vs. usual care in improving shared decision making and communication between 100 older patients with AML and their oncologists.
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A Geriatric Assessment Electronic Platform for Older Patients With Cancer (eGAP - Electronic Geriatric Assessment Platform)
Lead Researcher: Kah poh Loh
This project assesses the feasibility and usability of the geriatric assessment platform (electronic Geriatric Assessment Platform or eGAP in 50 older patients with cancer, their caregivers, and their oncology team. Using an iterative process, we will refine the eGAP based on input from stakeholders.
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A Pilot Randomized Trial of a Mobile Health Exercise Intervention for Older Adults With Myeloid Neoplasms
Lead Researcher: Kah poh Loh
This is a phase 2 randomized controlled trial (RCT) to assess the preliminary efficacy of the a mobile health exercise intervention (GO-EXCAP) versus a chemotherapy education control in 100 older patients with MN receiving outpatient chemotherapy on physical function and patient-reported outcomes (fatigue, mood, and quality of life). We will also explore the effect of the intervention on TNFα and related cytokine gene promoter methylation and their gene and protein expression.
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A Telehealth Advance Care Planning Intervention for Older Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Lead Researcher: Kah poh Loh
This is a pilot study to evaluate the usability and feasibility of a telehealth-delivered advance care planning intervention among 20 older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), their caregivers, and oncologists.
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Publications
Journal Articles
12/19/2022
LoCastro M, Sanapala C, Wang Y, Jensen-Battaglia M, Wittink M, Norton S, Klepin HD, Richardson DR, Mendler JH, Liesveld J, Huselton E, O'Dwyer K, Cortes AM, Rodriguez C, Dale W, Loh KP. "Patient-centered communication tool for older patients with acute myeloid leukemia, their caregivers, and oncologists: A single-arm pilot study." Cancer medicine. 2022 Dec 19; Epub 2022 Dec 19.
12/15/2022
Locastro M, Sanapala C, Mendler JH, Norton SA, Bernacki R, Carroll T, Klepin HD, Watson EE, Liesveld JL, Huselton EJ, O'Dwyer KM, Baran AM, Flannery M, Kluger B, Loh KP. "Adaptation of Serious Illness Care Program to be Delivered via Telehealth for Older Patients with Hematologic Malignancy." Blood advances.. 2022 Dec 15; Epub 2022 Dec 15.
11/23/2022
Neuendorff NR, Gagelmann N, Singhal S, Meckstroth S, Thibaud V, Zhao Y, Mir N, Shih YY, Amaro DMC, Roy M, Lombardo J, Gjærde LK, Loh KP. "Hypomethylating agent-based therapies in older adults with acute myeloid leukemia - A joint review by the Young International Society of Geriatric Oncology and European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation Trainee Committee." Journal of geriatric oncology.. 2022 Nov 23; Epub 2022 Nov 23.
Books & Chapters
2019
Chapter Title: Current Diagnosis and Treatment: Geriatrics 3
Book Title: Common Cancers
Author List: Wong ML, Loh KP, Sedrak MS, Willliams GR, Dale W.
Published By: Walter and Change 2019
2019
Chapter Title: Acute myeloid leukemia in older adults
Book Title: Geriatric Oncology
Author List: Loh KP, Pardee T, Klepin H
Edited By: Extermann M
Published By: Springer International Publishing 2019
2018
Chapter Title: Cancer-related fatigue
Book Title: Handbook of Cancer Survivorship
Author List: Mustian K, Lin PJ, Loh KP, Kleckner I
Edited By: Feuerstein M and Neklyudov L
Published By: Springer 2018
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