Anita D'Souza, MD

Dr. D’Souza is a professor of medicine in the division of hematology/oncology within the sections of hematologic malignancies and blood & marrow transplant/cellular therapies at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She serves as Chair of the Plasma Cell Disorders disease-oriented team within the Froedtert & the MCW Cancer Center. She is principal or co-investigator of several clinical trials targeting these diseases. She directs a research program in this area and has received several grants, including from the National Institutes of Health and foundations such as Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin and American Society of Hematology to fund her research. Dr. D’Souza has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications and has received numerous awards including the Zimmerman Award for Clinical Judgment, Leadership and Integrity (William Beaumont Hospital), Daniel McCarty Award for Research Excellence (MCW Department of Medicine), and Rising Pioneer Award (MCW Women in Science). She is passionate about education and regularly volunteers her time in community engagement and education through multiple myeloma and amyloidosis support groups.