Prevalence and Impact of Comorbidities on Disease Outcomes in Middle Eastern CLL Patients: A Retrospective Study at Kuwait Cancer Control Center

Dr. Salem H. D. Al-Shemmari is a hematologist oncologist dedicated to advancing patient care in hematological and other malignancies through clinical practice, teaching, and research. He graduated from Kuwait University with a B.M.B.CH. degree and became a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada in Hemato-Oncology in 1994. He further specialized in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle in 1995. Dr. Salem serves as academic staff in the Department of Medicine, Kuwait University, teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He established the Medical Oncology Fellowship Program and contributed to the Hematopathology and Hematology Fellowship Programs. He has established the myeloid neoplasm reference Lab at Kuwait Cancer Center. He is also a member of the Department of Hematology, Kuwait Cancer Center. Dr. Salem has authored over 60 peer-reviewed research papers, numerous review articles, technical reports, and laboratory manuals. He has led more than 10 peer-reviewed research grants, serving as principal investigator on 8. Author of a textbook titled ‘Basis of Malignant Hematology Practice in Kuwait: Emphasis on Local Data