Christina Fong, MD
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Areas of Expertise
Conditions I Treat
- Pediatric cancers
- Pediatric brain tumors
- Gliomas
My Specialties
- Pediatric cancer care
- Clinical trials
Get to Know Me
I am a pediatric neuro-oncologist at MSK Kids who specializes in the care of young people with pediatric brain tumors. Examples of these cancers include low-grade gliomas, high-grade gliomas, ependymomas, and embryonal tumors. I see patients at Memorial Hospital in New York City.
I chose the field of pediatric oncology because I have always wanted to help children. I’m drawn to them because of their resilience. I’m reminded of a quote by the poet Maya Angelou, who said, “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” It is such a worthy goal to help someone else feel that way. Helping someone through a difficult time can be very humbling, and it’s a privilege to be able to be there for someone who’s in such a vulnerable place. I’ve also always been fascinated by the brain and how it works.
Where appropriate, I like to include children in the discussions of their treatment. I help them understand what is happening in their bodies and what to expect. Some people want more information, and some people want less. I share the information that I know with them and stand with them as we decide what to do next. Another part of my role is connecting families with the various specialists and services they may need here at MSK.I believe that every person and every situation is unique. I learn something new from each child and caregiver whom I meet. There’s no cookie cutter answer to their questions. I’m happy to work with them to figure out what works best for them.
In addition to caring for patients, I spend time doing research in the laboratory. I’m working to find new ways to use the immune system to fight cancer with fewer side effects. Specifically, I am exploring how to engineer immune cells called T cells to find and kill brain cancer cells. I received a Clinical Scientist Institutional Career Development Program Award from the National Institutes of Health to pursue this research.
I'm a pediatric neurologist and neuro-oncologist, which is a doctor with special training in both neurology and neuro-oncology. A neurologist treats problems of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. A neuro-oncologist treats cancers of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. This includes tumors in the brain and central nervous system. I treat children and adolescents.
- Instructor
Conditions I Treat
- Pediatric cancers
- Pediatric brain tumors
- Gliomas
My Specialties
- Pediatric cancer care
- Clinical trials
Education
- MD, University of California Los Angeles
Residencies
- Pediatrics, University of California Los Angeles
Fellowships
- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Pediatric Neuro-Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Awards and Honors
- Research Scholar, K12 Paul Calabresi Career Development Award for Clinical Oncology (2024-2026)
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Disclosures
Members of the MSK Community 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. These activities outside of MSK further our mission, provide productive collaborations, and promote the practical application of scientific discoveries.
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Christina Fong discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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