Mark R. Litzow, MD (IMAGE) ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group Caption "Our study shows that adding blinatumomab to consolidation chemotherapy keeps patients in remission and improves their survival. Based on what we found, this approach is the new standard of care for B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients who achieve an MRD-negative remission after initial chemotherapy," said lead investigator Mark R. Litzow, MD (pictured), a Professor of Medicine (now retired) at the Mayo Clinic. Credit ECOG-ACRIN Usage Restrictions No restrictions. License Public Domain Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.