Frank Cackowski

Faculty Profile

Asst Prof (Clinical Scholar)
hf7160@wayne.edu

Position Title

Assistant Professor - Clinical Scholar

Office Location

Karmanos Cancer Institute
Hudson-Webber Cancer Research Center - 715.2
4100 John R.
Detroit, MI 48201

 

 

 

Mailing Address

Karmanos Cancer Institute
4100 John R, HW07AO
Detroit, MI 48201

Office Phone

313-576-8321

Education Training

Education
(2003 - 2011) Doctor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
(1999 - 2003) Bachelor of Science, Biological Science with University honors, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

Postgraduate Training
(2013 - 2017) Hematology/Oncology Fellow, University of Michigan Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology
(2011 - 2018) Physician Scientist Training Program, University of Michigan Department of Internal Medicine
(2011 - 2013) Internal Medicine Intern and Resident, University of Michigan Department of Internal Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI

 

Professional Experience

Faculty Appointments
(2020 - Present) Assistant Professor, Clinical Scholar, Department of Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
(2017 - 2020) Clinical Lecturer, University of Michigan, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology and Urology Oncology Clinic, Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI

Board Certification

(2017 - Present) American Board of Medical Oncology
(2015 - Present) American Board of Internal Medicine

Honors and Awards

(2019) Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, Prostate Cancer Research Program Physician Research Award.
(2019) University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center “Cells to Society” Lecture Series; Invited Lecture entitled “Cancer Dormancy”
(2018) Prostate Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Award
(2018) American Association for Cancer Research Dormancy and Minimal Residual Disease Meeting, Oral Presentation
(2017) University of Michigan Hem/Onc Fellowship Best Basic Science Paper
(2010) Bone Research Seminar, Invited Lecture and Award; Tokyo, Japan
(2009) American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Young Investigator Award and Oral Research Presentation
(2004) University of Pittsburgh, Department of Internal Medicine Research Day Poster Session First Prize

 

Publications

Frank C. Cackowski, MD, PhD - PubMed

Faculty Status

Hem-Onc

Research Description

The majority of my academic work is on laboratory based research of prostate cancer, cell cycle, dormancy, recurrence and tumorigenesis. This involves cell and animal models and primary patient samples. I also participate in research involving clinical databases and clinical trials for the Karmanos Genitourinary Multidisiplinary Team.

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