Reinhold Munker, MD

About

Reinhold Munker is Professor of Medicine at the University of Kentucky in Lexington where he works in the Division of Hematology and Blood & Marrow Transplantation. His basic science interests are broad (from proliferation of leukemic cells to microRNAs to autoantibodies in cancer). His clinical research spans late effects of cancer treatment to epidemiology and rare types of leukemia. He treats patients with benign and malignant blood disorders and is involved in immunotherapy and stem cell transplantation. Dr. Munker’s research has resulted in more than 140 publications and 19 books and chapters of books.

Personal Statement

I enjoy working in a team. Often we deal with complicated issues where several options are available. I bring more than 30 years of experience into the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders and will help our patients to find the best approach.

Faculty Rank

  • Professor of Medicine
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Training & Education

Degree

Friedrich-Alexander Universität/Universität Erlangen-Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Dr.med. habil. (Faculty appointment) Ludwig-Maximilian-Universität Munich, Germany

Residency

Internal Medicine, Universitätsklinikum Grosshadern Munich, Germany

Fellowship

Research Fellowship, Hematology, Helmholtz Zentrum Muenchen, Germany
Hematology, Klinikum der Universität Essen, Germany
Hematology/ Oncology, Universitätsklinikum Grosshadern Munich, Germany
Research fellowships and sabbaticals: Munich (GSF), Los Angeles (UCLA), Houston (MDACC), Columbus (OSU)

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology

Research

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