Charles Blanke, MDEnriched profile
Professor of Medicine, Knight Cancer Institute; Chair, SWOG Cancer Research Network · Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), Knight Cancer Institute
Overview
Updated 14 Jul 2026
Charles Blanke, MD, is Professor of Medicine, Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), Knight Cancer Institute. The public record shows 544 publications with 32,982 citations (h-index 73), centered on Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastroesophageal Cancer. It also documents an investigator role on 6 registered clinical trials, 6 NIH-funded awards (2000–2025).
- Top research focus: Colorectal Cancer
- 6 registered trials on ClinicalTrials.gov
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Public positionssourced statements on record
- Testified before the Oregon State Legislature in support of amendments to the Oregon Death with Dignity Act (2019 session)
addressing patients unable to use the measure due to swallowing difficulties
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Clinical trials
Updated 14 Jul 2026
Listed as an investigator on 6 registered studies on ClinicalTrials.gov. The most recent:
- S9005 Mifepristone in Meningioma
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
InvestigatorPhase 3CompletedNCT03015701 - Imatinib Mesylate and Sunitinib in Treating Patients With Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Sponsor: Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
InvestigatorPhase 1TerminatedNCT00573404 - Imatinib Mesylate With or Without Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Unresectable Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
InvestigatorPhase 3TerminatedNCT00324987
Industry payments
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NIH funding
Updated 14 Jul 2026
6 NIH research awards on record, funded 2000–2025 per NIH RePORTER. The latest:
- SWOG Network Group Operations Center of the NCTN
Oregon Health & Science University
FY2025$11,185,063U10CA180888 - SWOG Network Group Operations Center of the NCTN
Oregon Health & Science University
FY2025$4,669,806U10CA180888
Publications
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Office address
3485 S. Bond Avenue, Portland, OR 97239
Background & recognition
Updated 14 Jul 2026
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Educationdegrees and training on record
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- Board Certified
Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine
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Gundersen Medical Foundation, La Crosse, Wisconsin
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Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
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Editorial & leadership rolesjournal and society appointments
- Chair
SWOG Cancer Research Network
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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Task Force, NCI Gastrointestinal Steering Committee
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SWOG Gastrointestinal Committee
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Awards & honorshonors on the public record
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Media & interviewspress, podcasts and appearances
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Online presence
Updated 14 Jul 2026
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