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Brian J. Druker, M.D.

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  • JELD-WEN Chair of Leukemia Research
  • Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Medical Oncology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cancer

Clinical focus

  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Modern building on a clear day with the tram in the background.
Center for Health & Healing, Building 2
503-494-8311
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About me

Brian Druker, M.D., CEO of the Knight Cancer Institute, revolutionized the treatment of cancer through research that resulted in the first drug to target the molecular defect of a cancer while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Marketed under the name Gleevec®, his discovery turned a once-fatal cancer, chronic myeloid leukemia, into a manageable condition.

Treatment with Gleevec received FDA approval in record time, was featured on the cover of Time magazine, and established Druker as a pioneer in the field of precision medicine. Most important, his discovery became a new proof of principle for targeted therapies, spurring the development of more than 50 similar precision therapies for other cancers.

Dr. Druker now is applying key principles of precision medicine to early detection. Earlier detection of lethal cancers represents the greatest opportunity to increase cancer survival rates. Thanks to $1 billion in philanthropic funding, including $500 million from Phil and Penny Knight, Druker began developing a large-scale early detection program in 2015 that builds upon the scientific strengths of OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute.

In 2025, Dr. Druker launched an even more ambitious initiative to transform cancer care. With a historic $2 billion gift from the Knights — the largest to a U.S. university in history —  he plans to create a new model for cancer care that surrounds patients with support. He envisions every patient having access to innovative clinical trials and to a full range of resources, from psychological, genetic and financial counseling to symptom management and survivorship care.

The Knight Cancer Group will be formed to lead the Knight Cancer Institute in this mission, and Dr. Druker will be the group’s president. The Knight Cancer Institute will become self-governed within OHSU.

Dr. Druker has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Sjöberg Prize from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the Warren Alpert Prize from Harvard Medical School, the Lasker-DeBakey Award for Clinical Medical Research, the Japan Prize in Healthcare and Medical Technology, the Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Science, and the Prince Mahidol Award for outstanding achievements in medicine and public health worldwide. He has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1981, University of California San Diego

  • Residency

    • Barnes Hospital, Washington University, St. Louis

  • Fellowship

    • Medical oncology - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Internal Medicine, 1984

Memberships and associations:

  • Institute of Medicine: National Academy of Sciences
  • American Association of Physicians
  • National Academy of Sciences
  • American Society for Clinical Investigation
  • American Society of Hematology
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • American Association for Cancer Research
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science
  • American Society for Microbiology
  • Children’s Oncology Group
  • The American Society for Cell Biology
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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 5 out of 5 (45 Ratings, 28 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. Dr Druker is an excellent doctor and provides me with exceptional care. He is friendly and knows me.

  2. Dr. Druker is amazing.

  3. I love Dr Druker. He is amazing and compassionate. I have complete trust in him

  4. My appointments with Dr. Druker are productive, engaging and he clearly states his medical plan for me. He has a warm and tender way to make me feel like I (and his patients) are top priority.

  5. Dr Druker is the most personable Dr I've ever had. He explains things so you can easily understand. He listens attentively and never rushes you.

  6. Dr. Druker is the best!

  7. Dr Druker is one of the most compassionate and patient physicians I have ever met, and I value each meeting I have with him. His understanding of my medical condition and his advice has helped my outcome improve both physically and emotionally.The medical assistant was also very professional, efficient, and kind in her encounter with me.

  8. Very easy

  9. He's absolutely amazing! Best doctor I've ever had

  10. 100% Awesome. He updated me on new research and findings pertaining to my situation with CML Luekemia. Gave expert advice on what would be a good idea for the future. He kindly listened to my "story" and updates on my life. Ultimately, OHSU researchers and doctors have saved my life 3 times; stage 4 melanoma (1979), broken back (1992) and CML Luekemia 2004.

  11. He's the very best! He's been my Dr. For 25 yrs. And I live out of state

  12. Very professional, knowledgeable and caring.

  13. Dr Druker has outstanding character and determination to make a difference in his patients life. He literally saved my life.

  14. Dr. Druker is THE BEST! He's attentive, shows he cares about you, and he has always been sincere. He thinks things through until he's satisfied with his responses. He's a valuable asset to OHSU!

  15. Very professional and human

  16. Dr Druker is 120% committed to my living a highly functioning life post CML. His caring, and competence is a model for all health care. Thank you.

  17. We love Dr. Druker and are so thankful for him. He is professional, thorough, knowledgeable, and kind. He has not only given me the gift of life, but has restored my quality of life so that I can enjoy it with my family. All of his staff are also respectful, knowledgeable, and kind.

  18. He was so kind, patient and very thorough. He explained everything I wanted to know about my disease and the treatment I am on. I've had this disease for 3 years and left understanding it more then I did before.

  19. Dr Druker is all class and comfort. One of a kind

  20. I have been looked after by Dr Druker for over 26 years, he saved my life.

  21. Brian is the best!

  22. Dr. Druker Is the best! He is outstanding, compassionate and very very smart. I look forward to my appointments with him every year!.

  23. Been wiith Dr Druker for 26 years . I have always gotton care that I can only describe as fantastic. His staff and his whole method of care is second to none

  24. Dr. Druker is an amazing physician: expertise is exceptional and yet also has a sincere caring approach. Works WITH me to make decisions. Comes to the appointment familiar with me and interim medical care. Always hopeful and encouraging which is critical to my well-being.

  25. It was great. Answered all my questions. Very personable.

  26. Dr. Druker is a kind, compassionate person who is very skilled in his field. I have been in his clinic since diagnosis with CML in 2000, so about 25 years.

  27. Dr. Druker is absolutely the best. He is why I use OHSU as my medical provider.

  28. Dr Druker and Diana are awesome. I really appreciate them as people and as professionals.