Dr. Harvey PassFocus: Pleural Mesothelioma
NYU Langone Medical Center
530 First Ave.
New York, NY
Dr. Pass is one of the most prominent leaders in the development of novel treatments for mesothelioma patients. His contributions to the mesothelioma community are invaluable.
About Dr. Pass
Dr. Harvey Pass is a cardiothoracic surgeon with a long history of supporting pleural mesothelioma research and treatment. Dr. Pass also heads the Early Detection Research Network Biomarker Discovery Laboratory for Mesothelioma at the New York University Medical Center as well as the Mesothelioma Pathogenesis Program Project.
Medical Degree and Residency
MD Duke University School of Medicine, 1973. Dr. Pass completed residency at Duke University Hospital Surgery from 1973-1980.
Professional Title
First Director of Thoracic Surgery at New York University Langone Medical Center since 2005
Dr. Pass is passionate about raising awareness for the dangers of exposure to asbestos. He works to bring an end to mesothelioma through education of both the medical community and the public at large. His work has been key in several medical breakthroughs, not least of which being one that may help diagnose pleural mesothelioma earlier than ever.
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Why Choose Dr. Pass?
- Located at the prestigious NYU Medical School
- Oversees improved diagnostic trials like biomarkers
- Heavily involved in new treatments and clinical trials
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NYU Langone Medical Center
530 First Ave. New York, New York
Doctors: Dr. Harvey Pass
Focus: Pleural mesothelioma
The cancer center at NYU Langone Medical is among the most reputable cancer centers for treating mesothelioma.
- The center is led by mesothelioma specialist Dr. Harvey Pass.
- NYU Langone has contributed to current innovations in mesothelioma diagnoses and treatment.
Dr. Pass's Accomplishments
While working at the Karmanos Cancer Center at Wayne State University, Dr. Pass and his colleagues were able to identify a protein called osteopontin that shows up in high levels in patients who have been diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma. This pivotal discovery allows for earlier diagnosis and treatment of mesothelioma through the use of a simple blood test. The earlier a patient is diagnosed, the higher their chance for recovery.
Dr. Pass is an accomplished doctor with decades of experience in cardiothoracic surgery. He helped found the Meso Foundation in 1998 and has since been a tireless advocate for patients with lung cancer and mesothelioma. He has served as a Lung Cancer Alliance Board member and Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board at the Meso Foundation. Throughout his career, Dr. Pass has been essential in establishing programs that focus specifically on mesothelioma.
Aside from these accomplishments, Dr. Pass also:
- Discovered potential genetic factors in mesothelioma
- Conducted research essential to the rise of immunotherapy
- Was awarded the National Institutes of Health Director’s Award in 1991
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Key Study Led By Dr. Pass
In addition to his accomplishments, Dr. Pass led a breakthrough study in 2005 that is helping the mesothelioma treatment community move towards earlier diagnoses—a constant issue of concern. The study, titled “Asbestos Exposure, Pleural Mesothelioma, and Serum Osteopontin Levels,” was published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Dr. Pass and his team sought out to determine the levels of osteopontin, a protein believed to be more prevalent in mesothelioma patients, in 3 groups of people: those without mesothelioma with no asbestos exposure; those without mesothelioma who had asbestos exposure; and those with mesothelioma.
The study concluded that by measuring a person’s osteopontin levels, doctors can determine if they have had exposure to asbestos even if they have no visible presence of mesothelioma. This is significant as people who have asbestos exposure can be proactive about their health and this is a significant step towards earlier diagnoses and longer survival times.
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