Paul M. Barr MD is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York. He received his MD from Northeastern Ohio Medical University. His internal medicine and hematology / oncology training was completed at Case Western Reserve University where he also served as Chief Medical Resident. Joining the University of Rochester lymphoma program in 2010, his primary research focus is on novel drug development for non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Current efforts revolve around the development of novel combinations incorporating inhibitors targeting the B cell receptor signaling pathway, supported by the Lymphoma Research Foundation and Hope Foundation. Beyond his individual research interests, he is a strong advocate for oncology clinical research. He serves as the Medical Director of the Clinical Trials Office for the Wilmot Cancer Center overseeing all industry sponsored, cooperative group and investigator initiated studies.