David Szwajcer, MD, MSc, FRCPC

Research summary

Dr. David Szwajcer focuses his research on regenerative medicine and interprofessional collaboration. These interests align with his roles as the director of the Manitoba Blood and Marrow Transplant program and the Leukemia and Blood and Marrow Transplant Clinic at CancerCare Manitoba.

Research interests

• Interprofessional collaboration
• Regenerative medicine

Research affiliations

Research groups:

• BioCanRx Canadian CAR-T Cell Manufacturing Network
• Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Group

Research institute:

• Research Institute of Oncology and Hematology (RIOH)

Brief bio

Dr. David Szwajcer is a hematologist and an assistant professor at the University of Manitoba's Max Rady College of Medicine, specializing in medical oncology and hematology. He serves as the director of the Manitoba Blood and Marrow Transplant program and the Manitoba Advanced Cell and Tissue Therapy Laboratory, which is GMP compliant. Dr. Szwajcer’s research is driven by his clinical roles, focusing on regenerative medicine and interprofessional collaboration.

Cross-appointments

• Section of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Max Rady College of Medicine (affiliated with CancerCare Manitoba)

Education

• Master of Science, Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public Health (2009)
• Doctor of Medicine, University of Western Ontario (2000)
• Bachelor of Science (Honors) with Distinction, Medical Biophysics, University of Western Ontario (1996)

Licensing and registration

• Hematology, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (2005)
• Internal Medicine, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (2004)
• College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (2001)
• Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (2001)

Awards

2016:

• CancerCare Manitoba Applauding Values Award, Team Impact Award Medicine Reconciliation Steering Committee

2006:

• Saul Highman Memorial Award, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: Gene Therapy in CLL

2003:

• Dale Iwanoczko Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Core Internal Medicine Residency, University of Manitoba