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Christopher S. Seet, MD, PhD

  • Hematologic Malignancy|
  • Hematology Oncology
Bowyer Oncology Center | 200 Medical Plaza, Suite 120, Los Angeles, CA 90095

About

Dr. Seet is a board-certified hematologist and oncologist subspecializing in the treatment of hematologic malignancies, including hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies; clinical trials of novel therapeutics; and the treatment of acute leukemias, myelodysplastic syndrome, myeloproliferative neoplasms and related hematologic malignancies. Dr. Seet is also an active basic science and translational investigator in T cell biology and cancer immunotherapy and a member researcher of the Broad Stem Cell Research Center, Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Parker Institute of Cancer Immunotherapy. His research lab focuses on the study of human T cell development, anti-tumor T cell responses, and cellular engineering approaches to cancer immunotherapy. Research support has included funding from the National Cancer Institute, Parker Institute of Cancer Immunotherapy, V Foundation for Cancer Research, Aramont Charitable Foundation, and Broad Stem Cell Research Center.

Dr. Seet received an undergraduate degree in Biological Science from the University of Chicago, medical degree from the University of Sydney, Australia; and PhD in Cellular and Molecular Pathology from UCLA. Dr. Seet completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, followed by Hematology/Oncology fellowship at UCLA, before joining the clinical and research faculty of David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in 2016.

Clinical sub-specialty areas:

  • Acute myeloid leukemia
  • Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
  • Aplastic anemia and bone marrow failure
  • Cellular therapy and immunotherapy
  • Chronic myelogenous leukemia
  • Hematopoietic stem cell transplant (bone marrow transplant)
  • Myelodysplastic syndrome
  • Myeloproliferative neoplasms
  • Other hematopoietic disorders

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018

Fellowship

Hematology & Oncology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2014

Residency

Internal Medicine, Loyola University, 2011

Internship

Internal Medicine, Loyola University, 2009

Degrees

PhD, UCLA School of Medicine, 2018
MD, University of Sydney Medical School, 2007

Recognitions

  • NIH NCI K08 Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award
  • NIH NCATS KL2 Translational Science Award
  • V Foundation Scholar Award
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Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Research

Interests

  • Cancer immunotherapy
  • T cell biology and anti-tumor immune responses
  • T cell development

Publications

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • NIH NCI K08 Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award
  • NIH NCATS KL2 Translational Science Award
  • V Foundation Scholar Award
  • Aramont Charitable Foundation Early-Career Physician-Scientist Grant
  • Tower Cancer Research Foundation Career Development Award
  • Broad Stem Cell Research Center Clinical Fellow
  • UCLA STAR Program Fellow