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Pictured: Paul Meyers
Past, Present, and Future: Research and Treatment Advances in Pediatric Cancers

On the occasion of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, pediatric oncologist Paul A. Meyers talks about the evolution of pediatric cancer research and treatment at Memorial Sloan-Kettering.

September 26, 2013
Pictured: Kenneth Offit
Gene Mutation Linked to Inherited Risk of Common Form of Childhood Leukemia

Researchers have found the first evidence that susceptibility to developing acute lymphoblastic leukemia during childhood may be heritable.

September 9, 2013
Pictured: Andromachi Scaradavou
How Do I Decide Whether I Should Bank Cord Blood from My Newborn?

In this “Ask the Expert” feature, pediatric hematologist Andromachi Scaradavou discusses options for expectant parents who are considering banking a newborn’s cord blood.

July 24, 2013
Pictured: Scott Armstrong, Michael Kuehn, Haijhua Chu, Monica Cusan & Andrei Kritsov
At Work: Pediatric Oncologist Scott Armstrong

Scott Armstrong specializes in the treatment of leukemia in children. His research focuses on the disease in children and adults.

July 12, 2013
Pictured: Ross Levine
Genetic Profiling Could Help Doctors Make More-Accurate Leukemia Prognoses

Researchers have identified a set of genetic abnormalities that can enhance prognostic accuracy and aid treatment selection for people with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).

March 15, 2012