JOSE AZAR, MD

Hematologist/Oncologist, IU Health Simon Cancer Center
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, IU School of Medicine

Dr. Azar is a Hematologist/Oncologist and an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at the IU School of Medicine with a focus on Lymphoid malignancies. He is passionate about discovering and researching non-chemotherapy-based therapies such as molecular targeted therapy and immune therapy. He has been practicing at the IU Health Simon Cancer Center since 2009.

He also serves as the Chief Quality Officer for IU Health Adult Academic Health Centers and the Chief Engagement Officer for the IU Center for Healthcare Innovation and Implementation Science. In these roles, he leads developing and implementing innovative strategies to improve safety, infection prevention, process improvement and patient experience. He has co-developed the novel methodology of Agile Science to improve and transform the healthcare system.

DIANE MONCESKI MSW, LCSW  

Diane Monceski received her Masters’ degree from IU School of Social Work.  She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working with cancer patients and their families since 2004.  Diane has worked in both the inpatient and outpatient settings, and has been a social worker at IU Health Simon Cancer Center since 2012.  In addition to providing support and information to patients and families in clinic, she also enjoys facilitating support groups through the First Mondays program.