Husam Jum'ah

Dr. Husam Jum'ah


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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29 March 2025 in Cancers
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HJHusam Jum'ah
Husam Jum'ah
GOGregory E. Otteson
Gregory E. Otteson
MTMichael M. Timm
Michael M. Timm
MWMatthew Weybright
Matthew Weybright
MSMin Shi
Min Shi
HOHoratiu Olteanu
Horatiu Olteanu
Background/Objectives: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a biologically heterogeneous malignancy with a variable prognosis. Despite many patients achieving complete remission, relapse remains common, underscoring the need for effective prognostic markers. Measurable residual disease (MRD) has emerged as a critical prognostic indicator, associated with higher relapse risk and shorter survival. This study reports on our initial experience of MRD detection by flow cytometry in 385 bone marrow samples from 126 AML patients. Methods: The flow cytometry MRD assay, validated according to stringent consensus recommendations, consists of a 3-tube, 10-color panel incorporating a broad spectrum of lineage differentiation markers. Analytical specificity, sensitivity, precision, and reproducibility were evaluated, demonstrating the assay’s robustness. Results: The results reveal distinct immunophenotypic aberrancies in all AML cases, with consistent identification of aberrant immunophenotypes in follow-up specimens. AML MRD was detected in 32 out of 126 patients (25%) and in 77 out of 385 analyses (20%), with a median aberrant blast percentage of 1.87% (range, 0.01–12). A change in immunophenotype was documented in 21% of the MRD-positive cases. MRD positivity detected in the first sample studied was associated with reduced overall survival (HR: 5.153; p < 0.0001). Conclusions: Our findings support the integration of flow cytometric MRD analysis into routine clinical practice to enhance risk stratification and treatment planning for AML patients, as currently recommended by professional guidelines.

2 April 2025 in Journal of Hematopathology
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HJHusam Jum'ah
Husam Jum'ah
MHMatthew T. Howard
Matthew T. Howard

28 July 2025 in Mayo Clinic Proceedings
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HJHusam Jum'ah
Husam Jum'ah
JHJennifer L. Herrick
Jennifer L. Herrick