Charbel Matar

Dr. Charbel Matar is a hematologist-oncologist and Chief Fellow at The George Washington University Hospital, with prior training at the American University of Beirut and the University of Connecticut. His academic work focuses on gastrointestinal and genitourinary malignancies, cancer-associated thrombosis, evidence-based oncology practice, guideline development, and global oncology.

He has led multiple systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and collaborative research projects. Beyond his clinical and research activities, Dr. Matar is actively involved in several American Society of Clinical Oncology initiatives.

His roles include involvement with the ASCO Trainee and Early Career Advisory Group (TECAG), IDEA Steering Group, Social Media Working Group, and the JCO Global Oncology Editorial Board, where he also serves as a Social Media Editor and peer reviewer. He is also engaged in mentorship and in building professional oncology communities across institutions and international networks.