Scott S. Tykodi, MD, PhD
Dr. Tykodi is a medical oncologist who treats kidney cancer and melanoma. He is particularly interested in the application of immune therapies to the treatment of cancer.Patient Care Philosophy:
My goal is to keep patients in control of their cancer journey. I believe patient education is a critical part of cancer care. Knowledge is power.
Title
- Assistant Member, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
- Assistant Professor, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine
Clinical Expertise
Cancer Immunotherapy, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, Clinical Trials.
Education And Training
- Washington University School of Medicine, 1997
- Residency: Barnes Hospital Internal Medicine, 1998-2000
- Fellowship: University of Washington Medical Oncology, 2000-2003
More Information
For more information about Dr. Scott S. Tykodi's clinical and research expertise, read "Life-saving lessons from leukemia - how mini-transplant regimen may offer new hope for treatment of advanced kidney cancer.
Clinical Trials
Dr. Tykodi is the SCCA lead investigator for the following clinical trials:
- MDX-1105 for Advanced or Recurrent Cancer (UW08038)
- TKI258 for Advanced Renal Cell Cancer (CTK1258A2107)
- IMA901 + Sunitinib for Advanced/Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Pazopanib as an Adjuvant Treatment for Localized Renal Cell Carcinoma