Dr. Sagar Lonial is Professor and Chair of the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at the Emory University School of Medicine. He is the Chief Medical Officer of the Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University and is internationally recognized as a leading authority in multiple myeloma treatment and research. A medical oncologist at the Winship Cancer Institute, Dr. Lonial treats patients with multiple myeloma and is a lead member of the bone marrow transplantation and clinical trials teams. He is board-certified in hematology and medical oncology. Dr. Lonial is involved in numerous professional organizations including the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, and the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation. Dr. Lonial is Vice Chair of the Finance Committee of the International Myeloma Society, and Vice Chair of the Myeloma Committee in the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group. He also serves as President and Chair of the Society of Hematologic Oncology. Upon appointment to the IMF Board, Dr. Lonial said, “I am hopeful that a cure is just around the corner for many patients, and I am certain that the IMF will be there, leading the way."