Craig Cole
Position Title
Associate Professor, Clilnician Educator
Hematology/Oncology
Office Location
Karmanos Cancer Institute
Hudson-Webber Cancer Research Center - 4247
4100 John R.
Detroit, MI 48201
Mailing Address
Karmanos Cancer Institute
4100 John R, HW04HO
Detroit, MI 48201
Office Phone
313-576-8744
Education Training
Education
(1991-1995) MD - Medical Degree. The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
Postgraduate Training
(2001-2002) Research Fellow. Adult Oncology, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Jerome Lipper Multiple Myeloma Center of Medicine, Boston, MA
(1998-2001) Fellowship, Hematology/Oncology, University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI
(1996-1998) Internal Medicine Residency, University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI
(1995-1996) Internal Medicine Internship, University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI
Professional Experience
Faculty Appointments
(6/2024-Present) Associate Professor, Department of Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
(4/2019-6/2024) Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, College of Human Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Michigan State University. East Lansing, MI
(8/2013-3/2019) Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/ Oncology University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI
(11/2010- 7/2013) Affiliate Faculty Member, Graduate Community Health Programs, University of Wisconsin La Crosse.
(2/2005-7/2013) Assistant Professor (Adjunct), University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Department of Health Professions, La Crosse, WI
Hospital or Other Professional Appointments
(12/2023- Present) Diversity Officer -Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Horizon Trial
(5/2023- Present) Co- founder Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium Committee on Diversity
(7/2022- Present) Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Dean’s Advisory Committee on Diversity
(12/2021-Present) Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium Steering Committee
(12/2020-Present) Director of Clinical Research- Michigan State University/ Karmanos Cancer Institute McLaren Greater Lansing
(5/2020-Present) Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Dean’s Student Performance Committee Meeting College of Human Medicine Michigan State University.
(4/2019-5/2023) Associate Director of the Michigan State University Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders, Michigan State University. East Lansing, MI
(1/2010-7/2013) Medical Director, Gundersen Lutheran Center for Therapeutic Apheresis, La Crosse, WI
(4/2003-7/2013) Staff Physician, Gundersen Lutheran Health System, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology, La Crosse, WI
Major Professional Societies
International Myeloma Society
International Myeloma Working Group
Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium (MMRC)
American Society of Hematology (ASH)
Board Certification
(2003-Present) American Board of Internal Medicine
Honors and Awards
(2024) Educator of the Year 2023 McLaren Greater Lansing Hematology/ Oncology, Michigan State University-Karmanos Cancer Institute McLaren Greater Lansing Hematology/Oncology Fellowship program.
Research Interests
- Clinical Application of Novel Biologic Therapeutics in Multiple Myeloma
- Pathobiology of myelomagenesis and Smoldering Myeloma
- Measurements Psychosocial Distress in Malignant and Non-malignant Hematology Disorders.
- Ethnic and Racial Disparities in Multiple Myeloma Education, Diagnosis, and Treatments.