James R. Howe V, MD
Bio:
Director, Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery
Co-Director, Neuroendocrine Cancer Clinic
Professor of Surgery – Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery
Education:
MD, University of Vermont College of Medicine
Fellowship, Surgical Research Fellow, Washington University
Residency, General Surgery, Barnes Hospital
Fellowship, Clinical, Surgical Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Center
Licensure and Certifications:
Iowa Medical License, Iowa Board of Medicine
Certified, Advanced Trauma Life Support
Board Certified, General Surgery, American Board of Surgery
Qualifying Examination, American Board of Surgery
Recertification Examination, American Board of Surgery
Research Summary:
I am a Surgical Oncologist and Endocrine Surgeon who specializes in taking care of patients with cancers of the pancreas, liver, GI tract, soft tissue sarcoma, melanoma, thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands; I am co-director of the neuroendocrine cancer clinic, Division Director of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery, and Professor of Surgery at the University of Iowa. My area of research expertise is in Familial Cancer Syndromes, genetic linkage, gene discovery, and gene expression studies. My postdoctoral training at Washington University under Helen Donis-Keller, Ph.D. and Samuel Wells, M.D., was directed at the identification of the gene for Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2. As a faculty member, my focus has been the genetics of Juvenile Polyposis, which led to the discovery of the 2 predisposing genes. More recently, I have developed a large clinical practice and research interest in the genetics of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Our current research focus is the study of gene expression profiles in pancreatic and small bowel NETs to identify new targets for imaging and treatment, and collection of families to search for predisposing genes.
For more information on Dr. James Howe and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, please visit their website here. You can also view Dr. Howe’s academic profile, here.
You can read Dr. Howe’s publications by clicking here.
For information on the Neuroendocrine Cancer Program at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, you can find that here.
To make an appointment, please contact:
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics: 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: (800) 777-8442 or (319) 356-1727
Dr. Howe at the 2016 National NET Patient Conference:
Topic: Hepatic Resection vs Liver Directed Therapy
When: Saturday, September 24th, 2016 at 8:30AM*
Registration is $125 per person including
- Thursday’s Welcome Reception
- Breakfast, Lunch, and snacks for both Friday and Saturday
- And keep your eyes out for some special prizes!
Registration does not include your hotel stay or travel expenses.
For more information and to buy your ticket, click here!!
*Time and Date are subject to change.
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