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As a leader in cancer research, Karmanos is able to offer patients access to innovative treatments and clinical trials that are often times not available anywhere else.
To offer hope and longer life to patients with all types of cancer, Karmanos offers the latest types of therapy through our clinical trials program. Through clinical trials, we are creating new knowledge about how therapies fight cancer and provide national leadership in testing these new therapies.
We understand that cancer is a complex disease that demands complex care. We provide each patient with a dynamic, carefully constructed treatment plan focused on their specific cancer and their unique needs.
We listen to you to design a plan that provides you with respect, compassionate care and is responsive to your emotional and practical concerns.
Dr. Morhaf Al Achkar, M.D., Ph.D., MSCR, FAAFP, is the Associate Center Director for Education at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and an associate professor of Oncology at Wayne State University School of Medicine. With over a decade of experience in education, clinical practice and research, Dr. Al Achkar is deeply committed to advancing cancer education and training. He focuses on enhancing professional development across the training continuum, impacting students, faculty, and healthcare professionals throughout the Karmanos catchment area and beyond. Diagnosed in 2016 with stage IV lung cancer due to ALK fusion, Dr. Al Achkar brings a unique perspective to his role. He leverages his experience as a cancer survivor and family physician to raise awareness about early detection, prevention, and the importance of timely lung cancer screening. His journey has also fueled a passion for research that addresses cancer patient experiences, especially disparities in diagnosis and care among minority communities, including African American and Middle Eastern populations. Dr. Al Achkar previously served at the University of Washington as an associate professor of Family Medicine and held positions at Indiana University.