Dalton joined HealthTree in 2024 as the CLL and MF Education Manager. He is passionate about helping patients gain a better understanding of their health and treatment and sees it as a way to help empower individuals and their families who are affected by these diseases. Prior to joining HealthTree Dalton earned a Master’s Degree in Oncological Sciences while studying various different blood cancers. When not interacting with patients he is an avid snowboarder and hiker.

Farrukh Awan, M.D., is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of its Division of Hematology and Oncology. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation and treatments for leukemia and lymphoma. Dr. Awan earned his medical degree at the Aga Khan University Medical College in Pakistan. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and received advanced training in hematology and oncology through a fellowship at The Ohio State University. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Medical Oncology, and the American Board of Hematology, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2018. Dr. Awan is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Society of Hematology. He is also the recipient of the Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Clinical Career Development Award from the Lymphoma Research Foundation. Dr. Awan has delivered scores of presentations, administered multiple grants and clinical trials, and published numerous academic articles and book chapters.