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Lee Jones, PhD

Exercise Oncology Service

Our research group studies the utility of different methods to characterize the chronic and long-term adverse cardiovascular side effects of conventional and novel cancer therapies. By investigating the use of these tools, we can better understand how cancer therapeutics damage organs such as the heart and skeletal muscles, as well as identify those individuals at high risk of cardiovascular side effects. In doing so, we can design therapeutic interventions to prevent and/or mitigate these devastating side effects.

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The Lee Jones Lab

Featured News

Roundup
Crowded hall with ASCO signage
Highlights from ASCO 2018: Immunotherapy for Endometrial Cancer, Benefits of Exercise, and Promising New Targeted Drugs

Couldn't make it to the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting this year? Read this summary of some main takeaways.
How Exercise May Aid Cancer Treatment

Exercise-scientist Lee Jones discusses his latest research in The New York Times that found aerobic exercise slowed the growth of breast cancer tumors ...
In the Lab
A woman who is exercising checks her heart rate.
Women with Early Breast Cancer Can Ward Off Heart Problems with Exercise

Discover how exercise can reduce the long-term risk of cardiovascular disease in women with early-stage breast cancer.

Publications

Jones LW, Habel LA, Weltzien E, Castillo A, Gupta D, Kroenke CH, Kwan ML, Queensberry CP, Scott J, Sternfeld B, Yu, A, Kushi LH, Caan BJ. Exercise and prognosis on the basis of clinicopathologic and molecular features in early stage breast cancer: The LACE and Pathways studies. Cancer Res. 2016 Aug 3.

Scott JM, Nan L, Qi L, et al. Association of Exercise With Mortality in Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. JAMA Oncol. June 2018.

Jones LW, Habel LA, Weltzien E, Castillo A, Gupta D, Kroenke CH, Kwan ML, Queensberry CP, Scott J, Sternfeld B, Yu, A, Kushi LH, Caan BJ. Exercise and risk of cardiovascular events in women with non-metastatic breast cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2016 May.

Jones LW, Liu Q, Armstrong GT, Ness KK, Yasui Y, Devine K, Tonorezos E, Soares-Miranda L, Sklar CA, Douglas PS, Robison LL, Oeffinger KC. Exercise and risk of major cardiovascular events in adult survivors of childhood Hodgkin lymphoma: a report from the childhood cancer survivor study. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2014, 32:3643-50.

Betof AS, Lascola CD, Fowler E, Scarbrough PM, Jones LW*, Dewhirst MW*. Exercise inhibits tumor progression and sensitizes tumors to chemotherapy in orthotoptic models of breast cancer. Journal of the National Cancer Institute. In Press *co-senior authorship.

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Lee Jones, PhD

  • Exercise scientist Lee Jones focuses on the efficacy and mechanisms of exercise training on cardiovascular toxicities and tumor initiation and progression.
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Members

Anastasia Bohajian
Anastasia Bohajian

Clinical Research Coordinator

Catherine Capaci
Catherine Capaci

Exercise Physiologist

Vanessa Castillo
Vanessa Castillo

Exercise Physiologist

Diane Catalina
Diane Catalina

Clinical Research Manager

Gina Fickera
Gina Fickera

Clinical Research Coordinator

Katie Foug
Katie Foug

Clinical Research Coordinator

Courtenay Graham
Courtenay Graham

Research Technician

Jenna Harrison
Jenna Harrison

Clinical Research Specialist

Kereshmeh (Keri) Khoramabadi
Kereshmeh (Keri) Khoramabadi

Exercise Physiologist

Catherine Lee
Catherine Lee

Clinical Research Supervisor

Sarah Lehman
Sarah Lehman

Exercise Physiologist

Karen Lin
Karen Lin

Patient Coordinator

Meghan Michalski
Meghan Michalski

Exercise Physiologist Supervisor

Andrew Nixon
Andrew Nixon

Exercise Physiologist Telemedicine Specialist

Kelly O'Brien
Kelly O'Brien

Research Regulatory Associate

Ali Pourmaleki
Ali Pourmaleki

Research Technician

Kylie Rowed
Kylie Rowed

Exercise Physiologist

Jessica Scott
Jessica Scott

Principal Investigator

Claudia Siguenza
Claudia Siguenza

Research Technician

Kurtis Stoeckel
Kurtis Stoeckel

Exercise Physiologist

Jillian Swamback
Jillian Swamback

Echocardiographer

Whitney Underwood
Whitney Underwood

Project Coordinator

Anthony Yu

Principal Investigator

Lab Alumni
Brittany Arnold
Brittany Arnold

Research Study Assistant

Kristen Aufiero
Kristen Aufiero

Clinical Research Manager

Margaret (Meg) Bradley
Margaret (Meg) Bradley

Clinical Research Supervisor

Kyle Dannenberg
Kyle Dannenberg

Research Technician

Robert D’Agostino
Robert D’Agostino

Clinical Research Coordinator

Elizabeth Fischman
Elizabeth Fischman

Research Study Assistant

Richard Happel
Richard Happel

Exercise Physiologist

Rebecca Hawke

Program Manager

Rebecca Hiner
Rebecca Hiner

Pre-Clinical Research Project Coordinator

Graeme Koelwyn
Graeme Koelwyn

Research Assistant

Klaudia Koziol
Klaudia Koziol

Clinical Research Coordinator

Carly Mastroianni
Carly Mastroianni

Exercise Physiologist

Thomas Montopoli

Echocardiographer

Bharvi (Marsha) Patel
Bharvi (Marsha) Patel

Research Study Assistant

John Sasso
John Sasso

Exercise Physiology, Manager

Emily Schwitzer
Emily Schwitzer

Medical Student

Daniel Townend
Daniel Townend

Exercise Physiologist

Shaun Woerner
Shaun Woerner

Research Technician

Alexandra (Bili) Yin
Alexandra (Bili) Yin

Research Study Assistant

Jaclyn Zambrella
Jaclyn Zambrella

Exercise Physiologist

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Disclosures

Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.

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Lee Jones discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • Pacylex
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