Fawzi F Abu Rous, MD

Biographical Statement

Dr. Abu Rous earned his MD from the University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine in 2015. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Michigan State University/Sparrow Hospital, receiving awards for Outstanding Junior and Senior Resident, Outstanding Teaching Resident, and Outstanding Resident in Hematology and Oncology. During his Hematology/ Oncology fellowship, he specialized in the treatment of lung cancer and worked under the mentorship of Dr. Shirish Gadgeel, publishing several manuscripts and book chapters. He presented multiple abstracts at local and national conferences for which he received multiple awards. In his last year of training, Dr. Abu Rous was honored with the 2023 ASCO Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award and was selected to participate in the prestigious ASCO/AACR Methods in Clinical Cancer Research Workshop.

Care Philosophy

I am dedicated to providing the same level of care to my patients as I would to my own family and loved ones. A lung cancer diagnosis can be an incredibly challenging experience, and I consider it a privilege to support my patients in their journey to overcome this disease. My approach centers around empowering patients by equipping them with the knowledge and resources necessary to make informed decisions about their health.

Research Interests

Dr. Abu Rous conducts research on lung cancer, specializing in developing biomarkers to guide treatment decisions. Biomarkers are tests done on tissue or blood to help tailor cancer treatments. He secured funding from the ASCO Conquer Cancer Foundation in 2023 for his work on squamous cell carcinoma biomarkers.

Additionally, he designs and leads clinical trials for lung cancer treatment, exploring innovative combinations such as immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and antibody-drug conjugates.

Awards and Honors

• 2023 ASCO Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award – June 2023
• IASLC TTLC23 Education Award – December 2022
• Doreen J. Putrah Cancer Research Foundation Scholar-in-Training Award – March 2022
• AACR Student and Early Career Investigator Scholarship (SECIS) – October 2021
• Outstanding Senior Resident in Critical Care – June 2020
• Outstanding Resident in Hematology/Oncology – June 2020
• Outstanding Resident Teaching Award – January 2019
• Outstanding Intern in Critical Care – June 2018