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Division of Hematology/Oncology

  • Peter E. Newburger

    Peter E. Newburger , MD

    Role: Chief

    Professor of Pediatrics and Molecular, Cell, and Cancer Biology

    Interim Chief, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

    Education: Harvard Medical School
    Residency: Boston Children's Hospital
    Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute
    Clinical Interests: Pediatric hematology/oncology, neutrophil disorders including neutropenia, hereditary hematologic disorders
    Research Interests: Neutrophil biology, neutropenia, genetherapy for neutrophil disorders

  • Stefanie R. Lowas

    Stefanie R. Lowas , MD

    Role: Chief

    Associate Professor of Pediatrics

    Medical Director, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

    Education:  The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine  
    Residency:  University of Kentucky, Kentucky Children’s Hospital; Pediatrics  
    Fellowship: Oregon Health & Science University, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital; Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
    Clinical Interests: Pediatric cancer and blood disorders; childhood leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumors
    Research Interests:  Childhood cancer treatment and supportive care

  • Nura El-Haj

    Nura El-Haj , MD

    Role: Staff

    Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

    Education: Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine, University of Dublin (Dublin, Ireland)
    Residency: Internal Medicine/ Pediatrics, Baystate Medical Center, University of Massachusetts Medical School
    Fellowship: Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland
    Research Fellowship:  UCSF Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences
    Clinical & Research Interests: Comprehensive sickle cell disease-related care, pediatric to adult healthcare transitions, treatment-related late effects and mitigation strategies, fertility preservation for pediatric cancer patients   

  • Luke Lamar

    Luke Lamar , MD

    Role: Staff

    Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

    Education: UConn School of Medicine  
    Residency: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Pediatrics  
    Fellowship:  Medical College of Wisconsin, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology  
    Clinical Interests:  Anemias, Bleeding disorders, Sickle Cell Disease, Leukemia/Lymphoma, Solid Tumors
    Research Interests: Research Interest: Quality Improvement, Bioethics

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Pediatric Hematology & Cancer Care