Dr. William D. Roberts
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About William D. Roberts
Education:
- Graduated with an MD from Brown University School of Medicine.
Experience:
- Chief of Hematology/Oncology, UC San Diego Department of Pediatrics.
- Founded and directed the UC San Diego/Rady Children's Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program (2007-2015).
- Vice President and Medical Director at Rady Children's Specialists San Diego medical group.
- Principal investigator, UC San Diego/Rady Children's Children's Oncology Group Program.
- Awarded the Rady Children's Excellence in Clinical Care Award in 2015.
Area of expertise
Cancer
William D. Roberts has run 14 trials for Cancer. Some of their research focus areas include:
Neuroblastoma
William D. Roberts has run 11 trials for Neuroblastoma. Some of their research focus areas include:
Affiliated Hospitals
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
Rady Children's Hospital
Clinical Trials William D. Roberts is currently running
Selumetinib vs. Chemotherapy
for Brain Cancer
This trial is comparing a new drug, selumetinib, with standard chemotherapy to treat patients with a specific type of brain tumor. The patients do not have a certain genetic mutation and are not affected by a genetic disorder. Selumetinib works by blocking enzymes needed for tumor growth, while the standard drugs kill or stop tumor cells from dividing.
Recruiting
2 awards
Phase 3
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.
Recruiting
2 awards
Phase 3
More about William D. Roberts
Clinical Trial Related
8 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 51 trials as a Principal Investigator · 24 Active Clinical Trials
Treatments William D. Roberts has experience with
- Cyclophosphamide
- Radiation Therapy
- Etoposide
- Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
- Vincristine Sulfate
- Methotrexate
Breakdown of trials William D. Roberts has run
Cancer
Neuroblastoma
Brain Tumor
Osteosarcoma
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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 William D. Roberts specialize in?
William D. Roberts focuses on Cancer and Neuroblastoma. In particular, much of their work with Cancer has involved Stage I patients, or patients who are Stage IV.
Is William D. Roberts currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, William D. Roberts is currently recruiting for 23 clinical trials in San Diego California. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that William D. Roberts has studied deeply?
Yes, William D. Roberts has studied treatments such as Cyclophosphamide, Radiation Therapy, Etoposide.
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with William D. Roberts?
Apply for one of the trials that William D. Roberts is conducting.
What is the office address of William D. Roberts?
The office of William D. Roberts is located at: Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego, San Diego, California 92123 United States. This is the address for their practice at the Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego.
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