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Richard G. Gorlick, MDVice Chair, Pediatrics and Division Chief, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Professor of Pediatrics (Hematology & Oncology), Albert Einstein College of Medicine Professor of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Dr. Gorlick is a nationally recognized expert in treatment and research of sarcomas, which are cancers that occur in the bones and connective tissues. His research is focused on new approaches that may provide answers and clues about the growth patterns of childhood bone cancers and chemotherapy agents that can kill the tumors more effectively. Through his efforts a national osteosarcoma databank was created within the Children’s Oncology Group. The Pediatric Sarcoma Team at CHAM is the foundation of a unique multidisciplinary program — the only one of its kind in the tri-state region. Areas of Expertise
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Adam Levy, MDDirector, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology, The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Dr. Levy is an expert in treatment of brain tumors, the second most common cancer and the most common solid tumors in children and adolescents. His research interests focus on using new drugs and treatment plans for patients with cancer. Dr. Levy has a strong interest in medical education and is the director of the pediatric hematology-oncology fellowship-training program. Areas of Expertise
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Peter Cole, MDAttending Physician, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics (Hematology & Oncology), Albert Einstein College of Medicine Dr. Cole is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist whose clinical research focuses on improving treatment for children, adolescents and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia or Hodgkin’s lymphoma. His current laboratory research centers on reducing the toxicity of anticancer therapy. Areas of Expertise
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Rosanna Ricafort, MDClinical Director, Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics (Hematology & Oncology), Albert Einstein College of Medicine Dr. Ricafort specializes in treatment of pediatric solid tumors, including neuroblastoma and Wilms tumor, pediatric Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and pediatric blood and marrow stem cell transplantation (bone marrow transplantation). Dr. Ricafort’s research interests include autologous stem cell transplant for high risk solid tumors and design of new BMT strategies for sickle cell disease. Areas of Expertise
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Jonathan Gill, MDAttending Physician, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics (Hematology & Oncology), Albert Einstein College of Medicine Dr. Gill treats children and young adults with bone and soft tissue sarcomas. He is also engaged in the care of children and young adults diagnosed with leukemias and lymphomas, and he is a member of the Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation team at CHAM. Dr. Gill’s research focus is on developmental therapeutics. This work involves early-phase clinical trials of new agents in the treatment of cancer, with the ultimate goal of defining new medicines that will improve the survivorship of children living with cancer. Areas of Expertise
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Deepa Manwani, MB, BSDirector, Sickle Cell Disease Program, The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Hematology & Oncology), Albert Einstein College of Medicine Dr. Manwani is a pediatric hematologist who leads the sickle cell team at CHAM. The team offers treatment and support for young children and teens with sickle cell disease and their families, including weekly support groups and an annual Sickle Cell Awareness Day event focused on new research and strategies for living with this disease. Areas of Expertise
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M. Catherine Driscoll, MDDirector of Hematology, The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Hematology & Oncology), Albert Einstein College of Medicine Dr. Driscoll is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist and nationally recognized sickle cell expert. She has conducted extensive research on sickle cell disease and another blood disorder, thalassemia. Dr. Driscoll has participated in trials involving the use of hydroxyurea, which increases fetal hemoglobin, and she was awarded an NIH grant to study the genetics of stroke in sickle cell patients. Areas of Expertise
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Karen Moody, MDDirector, Integrative Medicine and Palliative Care Team (IMPACT), The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics (Hematology & Oncology), Albert Einstein College of Medicine Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Dr. Moody is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist who specializes in palliative care. She is founder and director of the Integrative Medicine and Palliative Care Team (IMPACT), which provides alternative therapies including yoga, acupuncture, holistic cooking, and martial arts therapy, all to help ease the physical and emotional burden experienced by children with cancer and blood disorders. Areas of Expertise
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