Dr Kazandjian is a hematologic oncologist and clinician-scientist whose clinical research focuses on multiple myeloma and its precursor plasma cell dyscrasias (monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance (MGUS) and smoldering myeloma). Dr Kazandjian has a particularly strong interest in identifying high-risk smoldering myeloma patients who may benefit from early treatment strategies and the development of early-interventional clinical trials targeting this patient population. In addition, his translational research interests lie in the development of modern and novel laboratory techniques, including next generation sequencing (NGS) to advance monitoring of minimal residual disease (MRD) and the immune cell repertoire during treatment.