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Boyu Hu
( out of 83 reviews )

Boyu Hu, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Research North

2D, Hematology
2000 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City , UT 84112

Dr. Boyu Hu is an Associate Professor of Medicine and the Director of Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) within the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies at the Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of Utah. He specializes in treating and performing research in patients with lymphoid malignancies (i.e. non-Hodgkin lymphoma and Hodgkin lymphoma) and CLL. He is primarily a clinical researcher and has been the principal investigator on over 20 phase I, II and III clinical trials investigating novel treatments and combination therapies for patients diagnosed with lymphoma and CLL. His contributions to the field have led to the direct FDA approval and development of targeted therapies, bispecific antibodies and chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapies. Nationally, he serves as a member and the Huntsman Cancer Institute representative for the National Comprehensive Cancer Network B-cell Lymphoma Guidelines committee. Furthermore, he is an active participant within the Southwest Oncology Group and the National Clinical Trials Network. He is currently the co-chair and national principal investigator for AHOD2131, which is a randomized phase III clinical trial investigating the incorporation of novel immuno-oncology agents for the treatment of early stage Hodgkin lymphoma.

To schedule an appointment: New Patients: 801-585-6906 Returning Patients: 801-585-2626 or schedule through MyChart.

For questions regarding our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist (801) 587-4630.

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)
American Board of Internal Medicine

Patient Rating

4.9 /5
( out of 83 reviews )

The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.


2026-02-28
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

The biggest thing that touched me about Dr. Hu was that he was more hurt and was more bothered than I was when I failed my first round of chemo. That is empathy.

2026-02-27
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Great doctor, took the time to listen to our concerns and then addressed them in a way we could understand.

2026-02-26
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu is great. He's extremely knowledgeable and does a great job making sure that I understand what's going on as well as next steps. Although I hope people do not need his expertise, I would highly recommend him to anyone that does.

2026-02-21
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He is the best of the best

2026-02-20
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Hu listens and helps you understand your journey, along with allowing for your imput and listening to your concerns for the best treatment options.

2026-02-06
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He listens to me, asks questions to clear the problem and explains everything about the treatment schedule. A big thanks to Dr. Hu.

2026-02-06
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu is the best. He is super knowledgeable, kind, and focused on finding the best treatment for you.

2026-01-21
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

All you could ask for in a medical professional.

2026-01-16
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu has been helping me during this difficult time, answering my questions and giving words of encouragement.

2026-01-15
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu has always treated me with respect and listened to my questions and answered them so I could understand the answer

2026-01-02
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He Was Very Kind And Friendly And Knew What He Was Telling Us .

2025-12-19
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He is so personable and caring about you.

2025-11-20
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He is generous with his time. He is gracious. He listens. He is open to medical questions outside his specialty. He explains complicated issues in layman's terms. He is respectful of me. I feel that he is in my ¿corner¿. He is wise beyond his years.

2025-11-20
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I liked Him Very Much .

2025-10-07
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

An excellent doctor.

2025-10-03
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very nice dr hu and knowledgeable

2025-09-29
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

The doctor was extremely knowledgeable about my condition. I has seen many doctors, but by far the most excellent and experienced doctor I have ever seen.

2025-07-15
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Great individual, always willing to answer our questions with care and attention.

2025-07-07
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very knowledgeable and helpful.

2025-05-29
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He is very concerned about presenting all treatment options and insuring that the patient is fully informed.

2025-05-11
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

A completely dedicated professional

2025-05-10
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu is a very caring doctor and listens well.

2025-05-08
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu always listens to my concerns and answers them in a way I understand what happening. I recommend him Hartley

2025-05-02
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent knowledge regarding lymphoma. Provides excellent care. I trust him completely! My therapy has provided me with extended wonderful quality of life. I couldn't be more pleased. Thanks to Dr Hu and his wonderful team.

2025-04-18
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Hu is a wonderful doctor and was attentive and caring. I will forever be grateful for his guidance thru my Lymphoma. I appreciate especially the UofU setting up appointments when needed. I would recommend him to everyone.

2025-03-27
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu is efficent, courteous and attentive.

2025-02-14
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu was kind, thorough, and explained my diagnosis including his care recommendations along with the reasoning behind them.

2025-01-24
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

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2024-11-21
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

he is a wonderful caring physician. I would recommend him to anyone who is experiencing a similar situation.

2024-11-09
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent Doctor. I trust him to help me with my health

2024-11-07
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I have had a few friends that got cancer and I told all of them go to the Huntsman. If your lucky you get Dr. Hu for your Oncologist

2024-10-11
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I would highly recommend Dr. Hu. His knowledge and experience makes this very stressful life event much more palatable.

2024-10-11
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu is an exceptional dr. He knows his field. He communicates very well with his patients.

2024-10-03
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu listens and helps you understand what happening to you body. He is a great Dr.

2024-09-05
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I couldn't have asked for a better doctor than Dr. Hu! He fosters meaningful relationships with his patients and helps them to live their best life

2024-07-21
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Thank you for your guidance and support in battling this illness for the last 2 years.

2024-06-24
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very Patient with our questions and explained things so we could understand best as possible.

2024-06-09
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Great Doctor, will take the time to listen and answer question.

2024-06-08
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He possessed excellent interpersonal skills and his explanations are easily understood.

2024-06-01
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very concerned about my health and takes the time to answer questions from both me and my wife.

2024-05-31
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent doctor and staff. Very knowledgeable and thorough in his assessment and treatment options.

2024-05-31
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I feel safe and confident in his expert knowledge and treatment plan

2024-05-09
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I appreciate Dr. Hu's time, knowledge and care for me. I don't feel rushed and feel Dr. Hi is interested in my personal health and well being.

2024-05-09
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Listens patiently. Cheerful yet calm demeanor Answers questions.. even questions that I don't know enough to ask!!

2024-05-09
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu is a very compassionate doctor. He takes time to know what is going on since I last saw him. He is considerate with my thoughts and we work together regarding the direction needed.

2024-05-05
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent Doctor

2024-05-03
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Caring MD

2024-04-05
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I feel extremely lucky to have the good fortunate to have the care and attention of Dr Hu and his incredible team. He has presented me with two incredible opportunities to thoughtfully manage my CLL diagnosis and enhance my overall wellbeing. I am grateful for his knowable care, concern and kindness.

2024-03-31
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Knowledgeable, kind, not rushed,good at explaining disease details.

2024-03-24
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very caring and informative.

2024-03-24
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Choosing Dr. Hu as my oncologist was the best decision I could have made. Every visit he demonstrates excellent care. He listens, explains everything clearly and has made my cancer journey less scary and has given me the tools I needed within myself to get through it. I have always felt he genuinely cares about me and my progress.

2024-03-21
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu and his team have been extremely great to work with. They are courteous, informative, transparent, and great at answering questions and putting them into terms that I could understand. I would highly recommend them.

2024-03-21
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu has been caring for me for over a year now. I can't thank him enough for his care, advice, and support.

2024-03-16
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr.Hu is very nolagable in his field

2024-03-03
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent care giver

2024-02-29
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I count him as more than just my doctor he has become my friend. If anyone needs some to fight their cancer he is it.

2024-02-04
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Hu has been very concerned and involved in my care since he assumed my care from Dr Glenn.

2024-02-01
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Outstanding medical expertise in treatment of CLL.

2024-01-26
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Hu is brilliant and personally engaged. Best I've encountered. I'm lucky to have him as my oncologist.

2024-01-19
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu has been helping me overcome my illness and is doing it with kindness and a high degree of professionalism.

2024-01-13
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I met Dr. Hu 4 years ago and he has been my physician who devised the chemotherapy plan for a rare lymphoma present in an abnormal manifestation. He is a very bright and talented physician; honest and forthright with his patients. He has a personal manner and takes personal interest in them. Without this treatment I would have succumbed to the aggressive lymphoma three and a half years ago. I have had a great experience with him and highly recommend him as an expert physician!

2023-12-29
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I appreciate Dr. Hu's current knowledge about my cancer and the best treatment for me.

2023-12-05
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Hu provided clarity in regard to my prognosis and the options and opportunities to possibly participate in several clinical trials. He was very helpful in understanding the benefits versus any risk involved.

2023-11-10
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I always appreciate the care and concern that Dr Hu gives me on every visit. I trust his care and thoroughness with my treatment.

2023-11-09
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I was very impressed with Dr. Hu's knowledge and expertise in treating my follicular lymphoma diagnosis. He came to the appointment very well prepared having studied my health history, my recent cancer diagnosis and tests leading up to it. He explained my treatment options and answered my questions very well.

2023-11-08
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Always very professional and very caring. Always includes me in decisions after explaining everything.

2023-10-20
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Cancer is an ugly thing to go through. Dr. Hu has been helping me understand and get through it for several years. He has always been up front, honest and understanding in his care. He has always made me feel confident in his care.

2023-10-19
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He has been a rock. Very grateful for his care.

2023-10-19
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu seems very responsive and bright, but getting my procedures scheduled has been a nightmare.

2023-10-12
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He is a fantastic Doctor. I moved to a rural area from a big city and found him on referral from a rural doc and could not be happier with his knowledge, personal approach and ease to talk with! I'm from NY where they think they are above all and I can tell you they are not! Thanks Dr Hu!

2023-08-20
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu is always courteous and helpful. He listens to me and takes my questions seriously. He includes me in care taking decisions. I have always felt fortunate that he was my providing physician.

2023-08-19
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Knowledgeable, personal and very efficient

2023-08-17
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Hu is a great professional caregiver. Very pleasant and thorough in explaining the situation and results. He respects my decision if I decline some of the recommended vaccines or immunizations. Never pushes himself on the patient but allows them to decide after giving them a comprehensive understanding of procedures that are best for them.

2023-08-12
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Maybe its not possible, but it would be helpful if he would explain some of the scientific issues in lamen terms to be more easily understood by the patient.

2023-08-11
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

There are no words that would him any justice.

2023-08-07
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very kind and knowledgeable.

2023-08-05
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu is great, glad he became my oncologist when Dr. Glenn departed several years ago.

2023-07-18
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent.

2023-07-09
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

An amazingly talented doctor

2023-07-08
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I trust Dr Hu

2023-05-26
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

very satisfied with my treatment and his concern with my well being

2023-05-13
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He seems to be up to date on your situation and current treatments and explains things very well.

2023-05-11
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He was professional and knowledgable. He made feel like he truly cares.

2023-05-11
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu and his staff are always patient, very knowledgeable, and always take the time to ensure I feel heard, and help me to make the best decisions for my care.

2023-05-06
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Comes across as a very nice guy who is also very bright,I had an improved sense of my prospects for dealing with my relapse.

2023-04-28
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I really like Dr. Hu, I feel he knows a lot about my CLL and has taken good care of me.

2023-04-23
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Hu is very judicious in his medical judgment and very attentive to the concerns of his patient. He is also able to connect with them as a friend and professional at the same time. He can quickly get the trust of his patients and also respect their prerogative and preferences. A great guy and professional in his field.

2023-04-15
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Again, Dr. Hu and his staff have been by my side through a very difficult time in my life and have given me the unwavering support that I needed to get through it.

2023-04-13
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu is respectful, caring and extremely knowledgeable.

2023-03-25
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I have a very rare and hard almost impossible cancer this is the second time I've had to treat this cancer and Doctor Hu, expanded his magic wand and now my tumors are all trying to play nice. According to the cancer industry I'm a walking talking miracle. So I am very very grateful for him the staff and the facilities. God bless all of them. [NAME REMOVED]

2023-03-16
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu is caring, personable and exceptionally well trained and knowledgeable. I always have his full attention.

2023-03-15
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu spent quality time with me, didn't rush, and and suggested new therapies my previous oncologist had not. He lived up to previous reviews I'd read online before choosing him. He's focused, a good communicator, and very, very smart.

2023-03-05
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu is very down to earth and friendly guy. Unlike some of the other doctors, or PA's, that I have had to deal with he actually hears me when I speak.

2023-03-02
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Hu takes his time to explain the issues, the plan, and the expected outcome. He has worked closely with other doctors to ensure that my other health issues are addressed. He makes me feel like hes there for me and doesnt try to rush out the door to see the next patient. If I have questions hes very responsive in getting me the answers.

2023-03-02
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent doc

2023-02-23
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He's wonderful and blesses my life to the limits of current available knowledge about my disease. He's honest with me and flexible in adjusting to changes. He cares about doing what is in my best interest..

2023-02-19
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu has given my wife and myself a very good understanding and outlook on my condition

2023-02-17
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu since the beginning was very open with my disease offering solutions to treat it.

2023-02-17
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Incredible knowledge. Caring

2023-02-16
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

His demeanor was reassuring - left us with confidence and comfort we were in the right place.

2023-01-28
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He has always taken the time to listen to my concerns, he is a very caring individual . My journey was more bearable with the Huntsman team.

2023-01-26
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

This doctor really deserves all the respect and appreciation. He is the right person in the right place

2023-01-14
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent

2022-12-27
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Doctor Hu is an excellent oncologist, who communicates in a very easy to understand method. He explains things so that even those with diminished brain activities can understand. He always makes me feel as though he has my best interest at heart.

2022-12-24
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

So far we have received excellent care

2022-12-17
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very little with dr hi. Good experience with the intern before dr hu

2022-12-17
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Compassionate, caring, and a great doctor!!

2022-11-20
Huntsman Cancer Institute

Good

2022-10-25
Huntsman Cancer Institute

I was very impressed

2022-10-18
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Absolutely amazing service at Huntsman!

2022-10-16
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

TERIFIC

2022-10-10
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu is wonderful! He listens to you, he is very caring and compassionate. I am so thankful to have him as my provider! I would recommend him to everyone!

2022-10-05
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Care provider are out standing, polite, helpful,

2022-08-09
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Outstanding explanation of treatment from resident (fellow?) Dan and from Dr. Boyu

2022-08-05
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good

2022-07-17
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good

2022-05-06
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hub is a very excellent doctor. He explains things and answered my questions. Would recommend him to anyone.

2022-04-09
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

First visit, doctor good communicator. I will be more comfortable with each visit

2022-03-21
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

We had a student Doctor Dr Ernann who visited with us first. He was very personable. Listened to all our questions and concerns. Gave us counsel and suggestions. Then In came Dr Hu. The one we were scheduled with. He was brief and direct seemed to already know what he was going to say and he was out of there. Maybe Dr Ermann briefed him after his visit with us. Maybe this Is how It works. We are very grateful for the service offered to us at Huntsman. We humbly realize how fortunate we are to have a mild case.

2022-03-14
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I just needed a better explanation on my recurrent neutropenia it's not going anywhere for me I want to feel better and not be swollen anymore. I want to know what the catch is and get to the bottom of it.

2022-03-09
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I would more than highly recommend Huntsman Cancer to anyone I know.

2022-03-08
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu, besides saving my life, has been fantastic in every other way.

2022-03-04
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good

2022-02-21
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Nothing but good news so far

2022-02-15
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Hu is open, communicative and knowledgeable.

2022-02-07
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I feel so lucky to have Dr Hu and his team on my side. They are superb!

2022-01-24
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent

2022-01-17
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Perfect !

2022-01-08
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu has been very thorough in helping with my indolent cancer. I feel like he is very thorough and thoughtful.

2022-01-01
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I am [NAME REMOVED]'s wife & primary care giver. We are both in our late 70's. The responsibility for caring for him regardless of the outcome is mine. During our visits the doctors mostly directed their comments and information to my son and/or daughter who accompanied us to the appointment. I felt marginalized much of the time. My children are a great support, but the responsibility for his care will be mine. Please talk to me and help me to understand how I can help him have a successful recovery.

2021-12-31
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I saw the fellow physician first. He was thorough and kind. Then Dr Hu came in and was also very thorough and kind.

2021-12-10
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good

2021-12-03
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I was concerned about the pain that I was experiencing, and Dr Hu explained that was probably related to my back and suggested that I see a physical therapist.

2021-11-12
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu is a great Dr. Took my thoughts into consideration.

2021-11-02
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Hu and his team are always on top of their game. Pleasant and comforting.

2021-10-20
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu is genuinely concerned not only for my physical well-being but also for my understanding of my condition. He treated me with utmost respect and expressed sympathy for recent loss of my mother. He shared personal experience concerning his mother and made me feel he understood what I was going through. Dr. Hu was very considerate to my husband, a quiet man who's worried about me but felt speechless and so grateful for good news about my pre-CLL.

2021-10-06
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I feel the care team knows little about my particular health issues. I also feel that there is not much attempt to improve my condition outside of drugs.

2021-09-17
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I am very impressed by my doctor.

2021-09-04
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu has been a wonderful care provider on this journey.

2021-08-27
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I will alway recommend and be grateful

2021-08-20
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Bad

2021-08-03
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I feel very thankful that both DR Wu and Dr Matt are very professional and and have been comforting as I move forward with medical care. I feel I am in good hands!

2021-07-23
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good

2021-07-19
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Love it.

2021-07-11
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I'm so fortunate to have such compassion from a doctor of Dr. Hu's caliber.

2021-06-14
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu has always gone above and beyond to solve issues. Truly a great physician and patient advocate.

2021-03-29
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

very good

2021-02-26
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Discussed that having the covid vaccine during chemo was a personal decision. Before we had been told it was of no benefit but the latest data said it was optional

2021-02-14
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Thanks

2021-01-27
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

amazing

2021-01-26
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Everything was explained and we felt like we were not rushed or ignored.

2021-01-17
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu and assistant really listened to me. I have a lot of confidence in them.

2021-01-13
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

7 I always felt very good about my health care there at the medical center the staff was wonderful and the doctor with absolutely great I really appreciate it all their help and their care I don't have any complaints from the hospital they are all wonderful and very caring people

2020-12-17
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu was great!Brillant Doctor, kind, extremely knowledgeable, efficient.I felt very confident that he will give me great care!

2020-12-11
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

very helpful and hopeful experience

2020-12-06
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I was given a print out on the drug and it's possible side effects

2020-11-23
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

My team from Dr Hu office. Dr Hu and nurses Laura and Karina made everything so easy for me. Most importantly they cured me!! I am so grateful to them.

2020-11-11
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Always excellent experience

2020-11-06
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu is so genuinely concerned and kind. I may have a lack of understanding about my diagnosis and did not question him about the rise in my lymphocyte count compared to last count done at my PCP's for my yearly physical. Dr. Hu talked about my white blood count and not specifically about my lymphocyte count. I meant to ask about that and will contact him through the patient portal. The rise concerns in the lymphocytes concerns me.

2020-10-23
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu was amazing, caring and genuinely interested in my concerns. he explain everything clear and he was very friendly.

2020-10-05
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu very patiently answered my many questions. I felt welcomed and assured by his responses.

2020-09-01
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

they always answer my questions, a lot of times they answer questions before I even ask

2020-08-03
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Wonderful

2020-07-20
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu didn't mind responding to my questions.

2020-07-17
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

TheDOctor and his assistant did an excellent job

2020-06-22
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

All concerns were promptly answered.

2020-06-06
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I feel very blessed to have such a great and caring care provider. He has answered all my questions a lot of times before I even ask.

2020-05-12
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Hu and his nurse and his AP are all terrific. I always have my concerns and questions answered immediately.

2020-05-04
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Always very open and responsive

2020-04-26
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

he let me know what was the next steps, the concerns I had he answered

2020-04-20
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Hu was good. He was the only one I interacted with on the Video visit

2020-04-05
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I wanted the doctor and nurses to call when the decision was made about Kemo or anything and I had to call and it was already made.

2020-02-17
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Hu was just wonderful, so intelligent yet so compassionate and supportive. we feel so lucky to be under his care.


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Dr. Boyu Hu is an Associate Professor of Medicine and the Director of Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) within the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies at the Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of Utah. He specializes in treating and performing research in patients with lymphoid malignancies (i.e. non-Hodgkin lymphoma and Hodgkin lymphoma) and CLL. He is primarily a clinical researcher and has been the principal investigator on over 20 phase I, II and III clinical trials investigating novel treatments and combination therapies for patients diagnosed with lymphoma and CLL. His contributions to the field have led to the direct FDA approval and development of targeted therapies, bispecific antibodies and chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapies. Nationally, he serves as a member and the Huntsman Cancer Institute representative for the National Comprehensive Cancer Network B-cell Lymphoma Guidelines committee. Furthermore, he is an active participant within the Southwest Oncology Group and the National Clinical Trials Network. He is currently the co-chair and national principal investigator for AHOD2131, which is a randomized phase III clinical trial investigating the incorporation of novel immuno-oncology agents for the treatment of early stage Hodgkin lymphoma.

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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Associate Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)
American Board of Internal Medicine

Education history

Undergraduate Duke University B.S.
Professional Medical Medicine - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine M.D.
Internship Internal Medicine - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Intern
Residency Internal Medicine - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Resident
Fellowship Hematology/Oncology - University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Fellow

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Hu B, Takahashi K, et al (2018). Clinical Implications of Cancer Gene Mutations in Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treated with Lenalidomide. Blood, 131(16), 1820-32.
  2. Hu B, Patel KP, Chen HC, Wang X, Luthra R, Routbort MJ, Kangal-Shamanna R, Medeiros LJ, Yin CC, Zuo Z, Ok CY, Loghavi S, Tang G, Tambaro FP, Thompson, P, Burger J, Jain N, Ferrajoli A, Estrov Z, Keating MJ, Wierda WG (2019). Routine sequencing in CLL has prognostic implications and provides new insight into pathogenesis and targeted treatments. Br J Haematol, 185(5), 852-864.
  3. Hu B, Patel KP, Chen HC, Wang X, Luthra R, Routbort MJ, Kangal-Shamanna R, Medeiros LJ, Yin CC, Zuo Z, Ok CY, Loghavi S, Tang G, Tambaro FP, Thompson, P, Burger J, Jain N, Ferrajoli A, Bose P, Estov Z, Keating M, Wierda WG (2019). Association of gene mutations with time-to-first treatment in 384 treatment-naive chronic lymphocytic leukaemia patients. Br J Haematol, 187(3), 307-318.
  4. Hu Z, Hu B, Collins J (2007). Prediction of synergistic transcription factors by function conservation. Genome biology, 8(12), R257.
  5. Dave H, Terpilowski M, Mai M, Toner K, Grant M, Stanovich M, Lazarski C, Shibli A, Maglo P, Hog F, Schore R, Glenn M, Hu B, Hanley P, Ambinder R, Bollard C (2021). Tumor associated antigen specific T cells with nivolumab are safe and persist in vivo in rel/ref Hodgkin Lymphoma. Blood advances, 6, 473-485.
  6. Feusier JE, Madsen MJ, Avery BJ, Williams JA, Stephens DM, Hu B, Osman AEG, Glenn MJ, Camp N (2021). Shared genomic segment analysis in a large high-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia pedigree implicates CXCR4 in inherited risk. Journal of translational genetics and genomics, 5, 189-199.
  7. Fenlon JB, Hutten RJ, Johnson SB, Hu B, Shah H, Stephens DM, Maity A, Gaffney DK, Tao (2023). Evaluating patterns of care for early-stage low-grade follicular lymphoma in the rituximab era. Leukemia & Lymphoma, 64(2), 356-363.
  8. Rock CB, Chipman JJ, Parsons MW, Weil CR, Hutten RJ, Tao R, Tward JD, Shah HR, Hu B, Stephens DM, Gaffney D (2022). Second Primary Malignancies in Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma Survivors with 40 Years of Follow Up: Influence of Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy. Advances in radiation oncology, 7(6), 101035.
  9. Stephens DM, Huang Y, Ruppert AS, Walker JS, Canfield D, Cempre CB, Fu Q, Baker S, Hu B, Shah H, Vadeboncoeur R, Rogers KA, Bhat S, Jaglowski SM, Lockman H, Lapalombella R, Byrd JC, Woyach J (2022). Selinexor Combined with Ibrutinib Demonstrates Tolerability and Safety in Advanced B-Cell Malignancies: A Phase I Study. Clinical cancer research, 28(15), 3242-3247.
  10. Vardell VA, Ermann DA, Fitzgerald LA, Shah HR, Hu B, Stephens D (2023). Influence of racial and ethnic identity on overall survival in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. American journal of hematology, 98(7), E172-E174.
  11. Ermann DA, Vardell VA, Shah H, Fitzgerald L, Tao R, Gaffney DK, Stephens DM, Hu (2023). Survival Outcomes of Limited-Stage Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Treated With Radiation Therapy. Clinical lymphoma, myeloma & leukemia, 24(2), 94-104.e6.
  12. Azim A, Hu B, Gilligan S, Sarwal A, Hartsell S, Pandya V, Raphael K (2023). How I Evaluate a High Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis. Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 19(4), 525-527.
  13. Bowers JT, Anna J, Bair SM, Annunzio K, Epperla N, Pullukkara JJ, Gaballa S, Spinner MA, Li S, Messmer MR, Nguyen J, Ayers EC, Wagner CB, Hu B, Di M, Huntington SF, Furqan F, Shah NN, Chen C, Ballard HJ, Hughes ME, Chong EA, Nasta SD, Barta SK, Landsburg DJ, Svoboda (2023). Brentuximab vedotin plus AVD for Hodgkin lymphoma: incidence and management of peripheral neuropathy in a multisite cohort. Blood advances, 7(21), 6630-6638.
  14. Zelenetz AD, Gordon LI, Abramson JS, Advani RH, Andreadis B, Bartlett NL, Budde LE, Caimi PF, Chang JE, Christian B, DeVos S, Dholaria B, Fayad LE, Habermann TM, Hamid MS, Hernandez-Ilizaliturri F, Hu B, Kaminski MS, Karimi Y, Kelsey CR, King R, Krivacic S, LaCasce AS, Lim M, Messmer M, Narkhede M, Rabinovitch R, Ramakrishnan P, Reid E, Roberts KB, Saeed H, Smith SD, Svoboda J, Swinnen LJ, Tuscano J, Vose JM, Dwyer MA, Sundar (2023). NCCN Guidelines® Insights: B-Cell Lymphomas, Version 6.2023. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 21(11), 1118-1131.
  15. Wagner CB, Boucher K, Nedved A, Micallef IN, Desai S, Hatic H, Goyal G, Zacholski E, Fegley A, Sigmund AM, Bond DA, Samuels C, Kamdar MK, Ba Aqeel S, Torka P, MacDougall K, Borogovac A, Rajeeve S, Sundaram S, Fedak K, Modi D, Travers E, Ayyappan S, Chilakamarri N, Brem EA, Ermann DA, Fitzgerald LA, Hu B, Stephens DM, Shah (2023). Effect of cumulative dose of brentuximab vedotin maintenance in relapsed/refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma after autologous stem cell transplant: an analysis of real-world outcomes. Haematologica, 108(11), 3025-3032.
  16. Parsons MW, Rock C, Chipman JJ, Shah HR, Hu B, Stephens DM, Tao R, Tward JD, Gaffney D (2023). Secondary malignancies in non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivors: 40¿years of follow-up assessed by treatment modality. Cancer medicine, 12(3), 2624-2636.
  17. Herrera AF, LeBlanc M, Castellino SM, Li H, Rutherford SC, Evens AM, Davison K, Punnett A, Hodgson D, Parsons SK, Ahmed S, Casulo C, Bartlett NL, Tuscano JM, Mei MG, Hess BT, Jacobs R, Saeed H, Torka P, Hu B, Moskowitz C, Kaur S, Goyal G, Forlenza C, Doan A, Lamble A, Kumar P, Chowdhury S, Brinker B, Sharma N, Singh A, Blum K, Perry AM, Kovach A, Constine LS, Shields LK, Prica A, Little RF, Shipp MA, Crump M, Kahl B, Leonard JP, Smith SM, Song JY, Kelly KM, Friedberg J (2023). 17th International Conference on Malignant Lymphoma, Palazzo dei Congressi, Lugano, Switzerland, 13 - 17 June, 2023. Hematological oncology, 41 Suppl 2, 33-35.
  18. Herrera AF, LeBlanc M, Castellino SM, Li H, Rutherford SC, Evens AM, Davison K, Punnett A, Parsons SK, Ahmed S, Casulo C, Bartlett NL, Tuscano JM, Mei MG, Hess BT, Jacobs R, Saeed H, Torka P, Hu B, Moskowitz C, Kaur S, Goyal G, Forlenza C, Doan A, Lamble A, Kumar P, Chowdhury S, Brinker B, Sharma N, Singh A, Blum KA, Perry AM, Kovach A, Hodgson D, Constine LS, Shields LK, Prica A, Dillon H, Little RF, Shipp MA, Crump M, Kahl B, Leonard JP, Smith SM, Song JY, Kelly KM, Friedberg J (2024). Nivolumab+AVD in Advanced-Stage Classic Hodgkin's Lymphoma. The New England journal of medicine, 391(15), 1379-1389.
  19. Zelikson V, Gurumurthi A, Sawalha Y, Annunzio K, Saha A, Dong N, Qualls D, Amoozgar B, Kahl B, Baird J, Challa P, Huntington SF, Santos J, Bair S, Narkhede M, Li S, Frosch Z, Ho C, Smith SD, Winter A, Landsburg D, Furqan F, Hamadani M, Baird K, Romancik J, Alharthy H, Law J, Bojanini L, Advani R, Hu B, Johnson PC, Grover NS, Merril M, Crombie JL, Shafagati N, Sterling C, Nastoupil LJ, Epperla N, Ayers E (2024). Loncastuximab in high-risk and heavily pretreated relapsed / refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: a real-world analysis from 21 US centers. Haematologica, 110(3), 0.
  20. Iyer SP, Sica RA, Ho PJ, Prica A, Zain J, Foss FM, Hu B, Beitinjaneh A, Weng WK, Kim YH, Khodadoust MS, Huen AO, Williams LM, Ma A, Huang E, Ganpule A, Nagar SD, Sripakdeevong P, Cullingford EL, Karnik S, Dequeant ML, Patel JN, He XS, Li Z, He QA, Mendonez JH, Keegan A, Horwitz S (2024). Safety and activity of CTX130, a CD70-targeted allogeneic CRISPR-Cas9-engineered CAR T-cell therapy, in patients with relapsed or refractory T-cell malignancies (COBALT-LYM): a single-arm, open-label, phase 1, dose-escalation study. The Lancet. Oncology,
  21. Pierce AL, Okcu I, Nowakowski G, Tolu S, Amengual J, Ross C, Graber J, Bock A, Hu B, Ermann (2025). HSR25-185: A Multicenter Retrospective Study of Treatment and Survival Outcomes of Patients With Secondary CNS Relapsed DLBCL in the Modern Era. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 23(3.5),
  22. Baron K, Anto E, Esther J, Vardell VA, Pappas L, Bock A, Ermann DA, Fitzgerald LA, Hu B, Shah H (2025). Comparison of Real-World Outcomes in Patients With Follicular Lymphoma Treated With BR Versus RCHOP-Like Regimens. Clinical lymphoma, myeloma & leukemia,
  23. Brooks TR, Zabor EC, Bedelu Y, Yang X MD, Karimi YH, Nedved AN, Wang Y, Dave NK, Landsburg DJ, Baron K, Hu B, Trotier D, Pophali PA, Miller J PharmD, Grover NS, Reinert C, Major A, Schwarz T, Patel K, Salafian K MD, Ayers EC, Sundaram S, Brody JD, McKenna M, Tiger YKR, Sears-Smith M, Ghosh N, Peterson C DO, Khan C, Bliven SP MD, Narkhede M, Gibson A, Kline J, Munoz J, Garza Morales R, Ho C, Smith SD, Niu A MD, Hernandez-Ilizaliturri FJ, Chinyengetere F MDPhD, Dave SS, Abdel-Razeq N, Alhaj Moustafa M, Caimi P, Hill B (2025). Real-world outcomes of patients with aggressive B-cell lymphoma treated with epcoritamab or glofitamab. Blood,
  24. Zelenetz AD, Gordon LI, Abramson JS, Advani RH, Andreadis B, Bartlett NL, Budde LE, Caimi PF, Chang JE, Christian B, DeVos S, Dholaria B, Fayad LE, Habermann TM, Hamid MS, Hernandez-Ilizaliturri F, Hu B, Karimi Y, Kelsey CR, King R, Kline J, Krivacic S, LaCasce AS, Landsburg D, Lim M, Messmer M, Rabinovitch R, Ramakrishnan P, Reid E, Roberts KB, Saeed H, Saito NG, Smith SD, Swinnen LJ, Tuscano J, Vose JM, Dwyer M, Sundar (2025). NCCN Guidelines® Insights: B-Cell Lymphomas 3.2025. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 23(10),
  25. Lo AC, Milgrom SA, Vega RM, Hodgson D, Chapman H, Kessel S, Cho SY, Schoder H, Mhlanga J, Pandit-Taskar N, Lai H, Gowdy C, Qi J, Abu-Ata N, Hu B, Seelisch J, Keller F, Castellino SM, LaCasce A, Grover N, Evens A, DuVall A, Allen P, Renfro LA, Wu Y, Kelly KM, Hoppe B (2025). Enhancing Radiotherapy Quality Assurance in Lymphoma: A Rigorous Real-Time Central Review Process in AHOD2131. International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics,
  26. Ermann D, Vardell V, Zacholski E, Fegley A, Modi D, Fedak K, Sundaram S, Rajeeve S, Goyal G, Hatic H, Torka P, Ba Aqeel S, Borogovac A, MacDougall K, Kothari S, Kress A, Travers E, Chilakamarri N, Brem E, Ayyappan S, Sigmund A, Bond D, Fitzgerald L, Wagner C, Hu B, Stephens DM, Shah (2026). Comparison of Outcomes With Novel Versus Traditional Chemotherapy Regimens for Relapsed and Refractory Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. Clinical lymphoma, myeloma & leukemia,
  27. Swomley A, Epperla N, Horns J, Das R, Hu B, Ermann (2026). CLO26-125: Treatment Intensity of Dose-Adjusted EPOCH-R and Its Relationship to Outcomes in Aggressive B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 24(3.5),

Review

  1. Hu B, Oki (2018). Novel Immunotherapy Options for Extranodal NK/T-cell Lymphoma. Frontiers in oncology, 8(139),

Case Report

  1. Hu B, Patel JL, Tao R, Cannon RB, Monroe M, Goyal (2022). Near Complete Response to Trametinib Treatment in Histiocytic Sarcoma Harboring a Somatic KRAS Mutation. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 20(6), 1-4.
  2. Gociman S, Baron K, Hu B, Zussman J, Madigan L (2022). Blistering Lesions Associated With Loncastuximab Tesirine. JAMA dermatology, 158(7), 831-832.

Letter

  1. Vardell VA, Ermann DA, Fitzgerald L, Shah H, Hu B, Stephens D (2024). T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia: Epidemiology and survival trends in the era of novel treatments. American journal of hematology, 99(3), 494-496.
  2. Vardell VA, Ermann DA, Fitzgerald LA, Shah HR, Hu B, Stephens D (2023). Influence of racial and ethnic identity on overall survival in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. American journal of hematology, 98(7), E172-E174.
  3. Bock AM, Hao P, Xu Y, Luttwak E, Thiruvengadam SK, Sekaran K, Sano D, Vaughn J, Sharp J, Major A, Patel V, Smilnak G, Araujo N, Mynam R, Reef D, Palmeri M, Gerber D, Abhyankar A, Baek G, Falade A, Iqbal M, Hu B, Geethakumari PR, Durani U, Di M, Niu A, Cherng HJ, Rhodes JM, Grover N, Pophali P, Feldman T, Shanmugasundaram K, Svoboda J, Voorhees T, Diefenbach C, Karimi Y, Karmali R, Herrera AF, Torka P, Epperla (2026). Nivolumab in combination with AVD as frontline treatment for patients with classic Hodgkin lymphoma: A real-world analysis from 20 US centers. HemaSphere, 10(4), e70346.