Dr. Sarah Leary, MD
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About Sarah Leary, MD
Education:
- Earned an MD (Doctor of Medicine).
- Holds an MS (Master of Science).
Experience:
- Since August 2009, serves as Attending Physician and Medical Director of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Program at Seattle Children's Hospital.
- Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
- Medical Director of Clinical Research at the Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research.
- Actively involved in national and international pediatric brain tumor research and data sharing initiatives.
- Recognized as Seattle's Top Doctor in 2022 by Seattle Magazine.
Area of expertise
Brain Tumor
Sarah Leary, MD has run 32 trials for Brain Tumor. Some of their research focus areas include:
Brain Cancer
Sarah Leary, MD has run 23 trials for Brain Cancer. Some of their research focus areas include:
Affiliated Hospitals
Seattle Children's Hospital
Clinical Trials Sarah Leary, MD is currently running
Selumetinib vs. Chemotherapy
for Brain Cancer
This trial is comparing a new drug, selumetinib, with standard chemotherapy to treat patients with a specific type of brain tumor. The patients do not have a certain genetic mutation and are not affected by a genetic disorder. Selumetinib works by blocking enzymes needed for tumor growth, while the standard drugs kill or stop tumor cells from dividing.
Recruiting
2 awards
Phase 3
Inotuzumab Ozogamicin
for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
This phase III trial studies whether inotuzumab ozogamicin added to post-induction chemotherapy and immunotherapy (chemo-immunotherapy) for patients with High-Risk B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) improves outcomes. Inotuzumab ozogamicin is a monoclonal antibody, which is a type of protein that can bind to certain targets on the surface of cells. Inotuzumab ozogamicin is a monoclonal antibody that is linked to a type of chemotherapy called calicheamicin. Inotuzumab attaches to cancer cells by binding to the CD22 protein on the surface of the cancer cell and delivering calicheamicin inside the cells to kill them. Other drugs used in the chemotherapy regimen, such as cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, dexamethasone, doxorubicin, daunorubicin, methotrexate, leucovorin, mercaptopurine, prednisone, thioguanine, vincristine, and pegaspargase or calaspargase pegol work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Blinatumomab is a specialized type of monoclonal antibody known as a bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE). It works by simultaneously binding to CD19 on cancer cells and CD3 on normal immune cells, bringing them together to destroy leukemia cells. Blinatumomab is a standard part of chemo-immunotherapy treatment for B-ALL. This trial also studies the outcomes of patients with mixed phenotype acute leukemia (MPAL), and B-lymphoblastic lymphoma (B-LLy) when treated with ALL therapy without inotuzumab ozogamicin or blinatumomab. The overall goal of this study is to understand if adding inotuzumab ozogamicin to standard of care chemo-immunotherapy maintains or improves outcomes in High Risk B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (HR B-ALL). The first part of the study includes the first phase of therapy: Induction. This part will collect information on the leukemia, as well as the effects of the initial treatment, to classify patients into post-induction treatment groups. On the second part of this study, patients with HR B-ALL will receive the remainder of the chemotherapy cycles (consolidation, blinatumomab block 1, interim maintenance 1, blinatumomab block 2, delayed intensification, interim maintenance 2, maintenance), with some patients randomized to receive inotuzumab. The patients that receive inotuzumab will not receive part of consolidation or part of delayed intensification. Other aims of this study include evaluating 1) side effects of treatment using patient-reported outcomes and health-related quality of life, 2) the best ways to help patients adhere to oral chemotherapy regimens, 3) the relationship between levels of inotuzumab ozogamicin in the blood and side effects, 4) the impact of chemo-immunotherapy on the immune system and risk of infection, and 5) the impact of social determinants of health on outcomes. Finally, this study will be the first to track the outcomes of subjects with disseminated B-cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-LLy) or Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia (MPAL) when treated with B-ALL chemotherapy.
Recruiting
2 awards
Phase 3
More about Sarah Leary, MD
Clinical Trial Related
9 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 78 trials as a Principal Investigator · 27 Active Clinical Trials
Treatments Sarah Leary, MD has experience with
- Cyclophosphamide
- Radiation Therapy
- Nivolumab
- Etoposide
- Cisplatin
- Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Breakdown of trials Sarah Leary, MD has run
Brain Tumor
Brain Cancer
Diffuse Hemispheric Glioma
Cancer
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need insurance to participate in a trial?
Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does Sarah Leary, MD specialize in?
Sarah Leary, MD focuses on Brain Tumor and Brain Cancer. In particular, much of their work with Brain Tumor has involved NTRK positive patients, or patients who are H3.3K27M positive.
Is Sarah Leary, MD currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Sarah Leary, MD is currently recruiting for 27 clinical trials in Seattle Washington. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Sarah Leary, MD has studied deeply?
Yes, Sarah Leary, MD has studied treatments such as Cyclophosphamide, Radiation Therapy, Nivolumab.
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Sarah Leary, MD?
Apply for one of the trials that Sarah Leary, MD is conducting.
What is the office address of Sarah Leary, MD?
The office of Sarah Leary, MD is located at: Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington 98105 United States. This is the address for their practice at the Seattle Children's Hospital.
Is there any support for travel costs?
The coverage of travel expenses can vary greatly between different clinical trials. Please see more financial detail in the trials you’re interested to apply.
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