Memorial Sloan Kettering pediatric oncologist Andrew Kung

Andrew Kung, MD, PhD

Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pediatric cancers
  • Pediatric leukemias
  • Blood, bone marrow, and hematologic cancers and conditions

My Specialties

  • Pediatric cancer care
  • Pediatric bone marrow transplant
  • Pediatric stem cell transplant
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Get to Know Me

I am a physician-scientist and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Memorial Sloan Kettering. I oversee the clinical, research, and educational missions of the department and MSK Kids. I specialize in caring for my patients using cancer genomics (studying the genetic changes related to cancer), precision medicine (tailoring treatment to the biology of the disease), and stem cell transplantation. In my research, I focus on identifying the causes of pediatric cancers and developing new treatments to benefit children and teens with these diseases.

Cancer is a frightening diagnosis. It is especially devastating when it occurs in a young person. Because childhood cancers are rare, every child with cancer deserves to be treated in an academic medical center by a team with the experience and knowledge to offer the most-advanced therapies. I feel privileged to lead the dedicated faculty and staff of MSK Kids, which is the largest pediatric oncology program in the United States. We combine the deep expertise of our care teams with the latest scientific approaches to develop the best care plans for our patients while enhancing their well-being. 

In my research, I use cutting-edge technologies to pinpoint the molecular roots of cancer and use that new information to improve pediatric cancer treatment. The knowledge we gain when we care for patients also helps drive discovery. My translational research is bidirectional. That means my team takes the latest scientific discoveries from the laboratory and applies them to the care of patients. In turn, how patients fare with their disease in response to treatment tells us what we need to explore in the lab.

As Chair, I am also responsible for advancing MSK’s mission to train the next generation of leaders in pediatric oncology as well as the physician-scientists who will pioneer the therapies of the future. Graduates from our esteemed fellowship program take the advanced knowledge and skills that they learn here to hospitals and industries around the world, spreading MSK’s expertise far beyond our walls to help children everywhere.

In all of these pursuits, my primary focus has been and will always be the care and well-being of our young patients. I feel honored to collaborate with colleagues who share this passion. It is a pleasure to work in an institution so strongly focused on providing exceptional care for children with cancer and blood disorders.

What I Do at MSK

I'm a pediatric hematologist-oncologist, which is a doctor who treats cancers and blood diseases in children, adolescents, and young adults.

I'm a bone marrow transplant specialist, which is a doctor with special training in bone marrow transplants.

  • Chair, Department of Pediatrics
  • Lila Acheson Wallace Chair for Pediatric Research
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pediatric cancers
  • Pediatric leukemias
  • Blood, bone marrow, and hematologic cancers and conditions

My Specialties

  • Pediatric cancer care
  • Pediatric bone marrow transplant
  • Pediatric stem cell transplant
  • Pediatric cellular therapy
  • Clinical trials
  • Targeted therapy
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Stanford University School of Medicine

Residencies

  • Pediatrics - Children's Hospital Boston

Fellowships

  • Pediatric Hematology/Oncology - Children's Hospital Boston/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Board Certifications

  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Awards and Honors

  • Castle Connolly: New York Magazine Top Doctors (2016-2017)
  • New York's Top Doctors (2016-2017)
  • Eugene D. O'Kelly Award, American Cancer Society
  • Elected Member, Society for Pediatric Research
  • Elected Member, American Society for Clinical Investigation

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New York, NY
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1275 York Avenue New York NY 10065
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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

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Disclosures

Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.

MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.

Andrew Kung discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • DarwinHealth Inc.
    Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)
  • Emendo Biotherapeutics
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Isabl Inc.
    Equity; Intellectual Property Rights
  • Karyopharm
    Professional Services and Activities
  • LabCorp
    Intellectual Property Rights

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