Welcome to The Thalheimer Center for Cardio-Oncology
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Developments in cancer treatment and care have dramatically improved survival for cancer patients, allowing them to live longer, fuller lives. However, just as these treatments are necessary to eradicate cancer, they can also negatively impact other organ systems, including the cardiovascular system. The mission of the Thalheimer Center for Cardio-Oncology is to relentlessly advance the cardiovascular health in our cancer patients and survivors, and envision a world of longer, healthier lives. Our diverse team of clinicians, physician-scientists, researchers, and trainees within the Cardio-Oncology community at Penn allow us to offer specialized, state-of-the-art cardiovascular care for cancer patients and survivors. Located in Philadelphia, our institution is one of the few in the nation that brings together specialists in both cardiology and oncology to treat and protect your heart prior to, during, and after cancer treatment. For over 15 years, our multidisciplinary team has been caring for cancer patients and survivors. Today, it is possible to find a doctor with a specialty in Cardio-Oncology at multiple Penn Medicine locations. Our cardiologists work closely with the oncologists of the Abramson Cancer Center to provide seamless, integrated care.
Under the leadership of the Thalheimer Center's Director, Dr. Bonnie Ky, MD, MSCE, the Thalheimer Center is driven by core values of excellence; patient-centeredness; innovation; collaboration; and inclusivity. We are tightly aligned with the Abramson Cancer Center's mission to prevent, control, and ultimately cure cancer, our vision is to advance rigorous, impactful, and actionable science; provide highly accessible, empathic, exceptional patient care; and build the next generation of physicians, scientists, and care providers.
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Thalheimer Center News
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Clinical Cardio-Oncology Fellowship 2027
Monday, December 1, 2025
The Thalheimer Center is now accepting applications for a clinical cardio-oncology fellow for 2027! We offer a 1-year clinical fellowship for board-eligible cardiologists with the fundamental objective of providing the highest level of clinical training for the next generation of academic clinicians in cardio-oncology. Interested applicants should visit the link above or reach out to Kellie.Mcdermott@pennmedicine.upenn.edu for more information.
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Congratulations Congying Xia!
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Congying Xia, MD, PhD on her first author publication in JAMA Open Network. This study found that in patients with breast cancer or lymphoma treated with anthracyclines, NT-proBNP–guided cardioprotection is safe, feasible, and might result in some early improvements in heart function. Read the paper in the link above!
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ASH Presentations!
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Don't miss these presentations at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting December 6-9, 2025!
1. Dae Hyun Lee, MD
Title: Major adverse cardiovascular events after teclistamab in relapsed refractory multiple myeloma: A multicenter study from the US multiple myeloma immunotherapy consortium.
Format: Poster
Date/Time: Sunday, December 7, 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM EST
Room: OCCC - West Halls B3-B4
2. Alexis Boulter
Title: Influence of air quality on clinical acuity at presentation in pediatric patients with newly diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Format: Poster
Date/Time: Saturday, December 6, 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM EST
Room: OCCC - West Halls B3-B4
3. Daniel Zheng
Title: Real-world post-relapse survival outcomes in children with Acute Myeloid Leukemia by race and ethnicity
Format: Oral
Date/Time: Sunday, December 7, 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM EST
Room: OCCC - W414CD
4. Long Khuong
Title: Initiation of ACE inhibitors or beta-blockers during frontline therapy for pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukemia and the impacts on cardiotoxicity incidence and survival outcomes: A target trial emulation
Format: Oral
Date/Time: Monday, December 8, 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM EST
Room: OCCC - Valencia Room W415A
5. Long Khuong
Title: Early cardiotoxicity and survival in pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukemia: The mediating roles of relapse and salvage chemotherapy intensity
Format: Poster
Date/Time: Monday, December 8, 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM EST
Room: OCCC - West Halls B3-B4
Thalheimer Center Events
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Thalheimer Center Cardio-Oncology Patient Symposium
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
8:00am-1:00pm
Our overarching goal of this patient-centered symposium is to provide our patients at the Abramson Cancer Center with actionable knowledge relevant to their cardiovascular health as they navigate their cancer journey.