Charles Blanke, MD
Enriched profileProfessor of Medicine, Knight Cancer Institute; Chair, SWOG Cancer Research Network · Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)
Charles Blanke is Professor of Medicine, Knight Cancer Institute; Chair, SWOG Cancer Research Network at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). ClinicalTrials.gov lists 6 registered studies with this person as an investigator.
Data verified 21 Sept 2026
Overview
Updated 13 Oct 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 (2000–2026).
- Top research focus: Colorectal Cancer
- 6 registered trials on ClinicalTrials.gov
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trials, payments and federal fundingPublic positions
sourced 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
2019verifiedCorroborated by findmyKOL. We matched this record across two or more independent public sources (or a verified ORCID / NPI identifier bridge) before attributing it to this person.How we verify →olis.oregonlegislature.gov ↗ - verifiedCorroborated by findmyKOL. We matched this record across two or more independent public sources (or a verified ORCID / NPI identifier bridge) before attributing it to this person.How we verify →ohsu.edu ↗
- provisionalFound in a cited public source but not yet independently corroborated. Published as a labeled candidate and queued for verification.How we verify →cancerletter.com ↗
Contact
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Updated 13 Oct 2026
Listed as an investigator on 6 registered studies on ClinicalTrials.gov. The most recent:
- S9005 Mifepristone in Meningioma
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
- Imatinib Mesylate and Sunitinib in Treating Patients With Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Sponsor: Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
- Imatinib Mesylate With or Without Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Unresectable Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Industry payments
No payments involving this person were reported to CMS in program years 2021–2024. Why? →
Medicare prescribing footprint (2024)
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Genitourinary & hormones
100%alpha-Adrenergic Blocker100%Tamsulosin Hcl100%Part D<11 patients
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NIH funding
Updated 13 Oct 2026
6 NIH research awards on record, funded 2000–2026 per NIH RePORTER. The latest:
- SWOG Network Group Operations Center of the NCTN
Oregon Health & Science University
FY2025$11,185,063U10CA180888
Publications
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Online presence
Updated 13 Oct 2026
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linkedin.com/in/charles-blanke-27b3b196
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ohsu.pure.elsevier.com/en/persons/charles-blanke
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ohsu.edu/providers/charles-d-blanke-md-facp-fasco
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researchgate.net/profile/Charles-Blanke
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twitter.com/SWOG
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Background & recognition
Updated 13 Oct 2026
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Education
degrees and training on record- verifiedCorroborated by findmyKOL. We matched this record across two or more independent public sources (or a verified ORCID / NPI identifier bridge) before attributing it to this person.How we verify →ohsu.edu ↗
- Board Certified
Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine
provisionalFound in a cited public source but not yet independently corroborated. Published as a labeled candidate and queued for verification.How we verify →ohsu.edu ↗ - Residency
Gundersen Medical Foundation, La Crosse, Wisconsin
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Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
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Editorial & leadership roles
journal and society appointments- Chair
SWOG Cancer Research Network
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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Task Force, NCI Gastrointestinal Steering Committee
provisionalFound in a cited public source but not yet independently corroborated. Published as a labeled candidate and queued for verification.How we verify →connection.asco.org ↗ - Former Chair
SWOG Gastrointestinal Committee
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Awards & honors
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Media & interviews
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- provisionalFound in a cited public source but not yet independently corroborated. Published as a labeled candidate and queued for verification.How we verify →cancerletter.com ↗
- provisionalFound in a cited public source but not yet independently corroborated. Published as a labeled candidate and queued for verification.How we verify →journals.lww.com ↗
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