Dr. Nobuko Hijiya, MD

Claim this profile

NYP/Columbia University Medical Center/Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center

Expert in Tumors
Expert in Lymphoma
40 reported clinical trials
92 drugs studied

About Nobuko Hijiya, MD

Education:

  • Earned an MD (Doctor of Medicine) from an unspecified institution.

Experience:

  • Specializes in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.
  • Affiliated with the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center.
  • Focuses on leukemias and lymphomas in children, adolescents, and young adults, with a particular interest in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
  • Actively involved in clinical research, particularly in studies on combination therapies for relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).
  • Serves as a professor and section head of pediatric oncology, mentoring the next generation of medical professionals.

Area of expertise

1Tumors
Global Leader
Nobuko Hijiya, MD has run 16 trials for Tumors. Some of their research focus areas include:
Stage I
Stage IV
Stage II
2Lymphoma
Global Leader
Nobuko Hijiya, MD has run 15 trials for Lymphoma. Some of their research focus areas include:
Stage IV
Stage I
Stage II

Affiliated Hospitals

Image of trial facility.
NYP/Columbia University Medical Center/Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center
Image of trial facility.
Columbia University Medical Center

Clinical Trials Nobuko Hijiya, MD is currently running

Image of trial facility.

Genetic Testing-Directed Therapy

for Pediatric Cancer

This Pediatric MATCH screening and multi-sub-study phase II trial studies how well treatment that is directed by genetic testing works in pediatric patients with solid tumors, non-Hodgkin lymphomas, or histiocytic disorders that have progressed following at least one line of standard systemic therapy and/or for which no standard treatment exists that has been shown to prolong survival. Genetic tests look at the unique genetic material (genes) of patients' tumor cells. Patients with genetic changes or abnormalities (mutations) may benefit more from treatment which targets their tumor's particular genetic mutation, and may help doctors plan better treatment for patients with solid tumors or non-Hodgkin lymphomas.
Recruiting1 award Phase 214 criteria
Image of trial facility.

Inotuzumab Ozogamicin

for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

This phase III trial studies whether inotuzumab ozogamicin added to post-induction chemotherapy for patients with High-Risk B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) improves outcomes. 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. Inotuzumab ozogamicin is a monoclonal antibody, called inotuzumab, linked to a type of chemotherapy called calicheamicin. Inotuzumab attaches to cancer cells in a targeted way and delivers calicheamicin 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. This trial will also study the outcomes of patients with mixed phenotype acute leukemia (MPAL) and disseminated B lymphoblastic lymphoma (B-LLy) when treated with high-risk ALL chemotherapy. The overall goal of this study is to understand if adding inotuzumab ozogamicin to standard of care chemotherapy maintains or improves outcomes in High Risk B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (HR B-ALL). The first part of the study includes the first two phases of therapy: Induction and Consolidation. This part will collect information on the leukemia, as well as the effects of the initial treatment, to classify patients into post-consolidation treatment groups. On the second part of this study, patients with HR B-ALL will receive the remainder of the chemotherapy cycles (interim maintenance I, delayed intensification, interim maintenance II, maintenance), with some patients randomized to receive inotuzumab. The patients that receive inotuzumab will not receive part of delayed intensification. Other aims of this study include investigating whether treating both males and females with the same duration of chemotherapy maintains outcomes for males who have previously been treated for an additional year compared to girls, as well as to evaluate the best ways to help patients adhere to oral chemotherapy regimens. 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.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 3

More about Nobuko Hijiya, MD

Clinical Trial Related7 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 40 trials as a Principal Investigator · 20 Active Clinical Trials
Treatments Nobuko Hijiya, MD has experience with
  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Nivolumab
  • Etoposide
  • Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Vincristine

Other Doctors you might be interested in

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 Nobuko Hijiya, MD specialize in?
Nobuko Hijiya, MD focuses on Tumors and Lymphoma. In particular, much of their work with Tumors has involved Stage I patients, or patients who are Stage IV.
Is Nobuko Hijiya, MD currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Nobuko Hijiya, MD is currently recruiting for 18 clinical trials in New York New York. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Nobuko Hijiya, MD has studied deeply?
Yes, Nobuko Hijiya, MD has studied treatments such as Cyclophosphamide, Nivolumab, Etoposide.
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Nobuko Hijiya, MD?
Apply for one of the trials that Nobuko Hijiya, MD is conducting.
What is the office address of Nobuko Hijiya, MD?
The office of Nobuko Hijiya, MD is located at: NYP/Columbia University Medical Center/Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, New York, New York 10032 United States. This is the address for their practice at the NYP/Columbia University Medical Center/Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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.